1951 Ford Consul vs. 1997 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1997 Ford Ranger is newer by 46 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 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Ranger (118 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Ranger weights approximately 350 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, 1997 Ford Ranger (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Consul | 1997 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | Ranger |
Year Released | 1951 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2840 mm |