1951 Ford Consul vs. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 51 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP) has 310 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 455 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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette 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. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Consul | 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Consul | Corvette |
Year Released | 1951 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 350 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 485 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2850 mm |