1951 Ford Consul vs. 1984 Ford GT
To start off, 1984 Ford GT is newer by 33 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford GT (130 HP) has 90 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford GT weights approximately 85 kg more than 1951 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Ford GT (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Consul | 1984 Ford GT | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | GT |
Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 130 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |