1951 Ford Consul vs. 1975 Ford Capri
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Capri (53 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Consul weights approximately 60 kg more than 1975 Ford Capri.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Ford Consul (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Consul | 1975 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | Capri |
Year Released | 1951 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |