1951 Ford Consul vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 43 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 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (123 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 955 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.
Because 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Consul | 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Consul | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 123 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2320 mm |
