1951 Ford Consul vs. 1988 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 1988 Nissan Prairie is newer by 37 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, 1988 Nissan Prairie (79 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Consul weights approximately 67 kg more than 1988 Nissan Prairie.
Because 1951 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Prairie, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Nissan Prairie (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Consul | 1988 Nissan Prairie | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Consul | Prairie |
Year Released | 1951 | 1988 |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |