1951 Ford Consul vs. 2001 Lexus IS
To start off, 2001 Lexus IS is newer by 50 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lexus IS (201 HP) has 161 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lexus IS weights approximately 355 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, 2001 Lexus IS (247 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul. 2001 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Consul | 2001 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Consul | IS |
Year Released | 1951 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |