1951 Ford Consul vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 47 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (133 HP) has 93 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 295 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 1998 Toyota Caldina 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Consul | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Consul | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 133 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
