1951 Ford Consul vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 34 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), 1985 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Celica (120 HP) has 80 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Celica weights approximately 55 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, 1985 Toyota Celica (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul. 1985 Toyota Celica 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. 1985 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Consul | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Consul | Celica |
Year Released | 1951 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |