1951 Ford Consul vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1979 Toyota Carina is newer by 28 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Consul weights approximately 80 kg more than 1979 Toyota Carina.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Consul | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Consul | Carina |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
