1951 Ford Consul vs. 2000 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2000 TVR Griffith is newer by 49 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 4,988 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Griffith (336 HP) has 296 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 TVR Griffith weights approximately 15 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, 2000 TVR Griffith (484 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Consul | 2000 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Consul | Griffith |
Year Released | 1951 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 336 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2290 mm |