1951 Ford Consul vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 27 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (86 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Consul weights approximately 73 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona.
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, 1978 Toyota Corona (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Consul | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Consul | Corona |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 86 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
