1951 Ford Consul vs. 2007 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2007 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 56 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP) has 242 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Morgan Aero 8 weights approximately 175 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, 2007 Morgan Aero 8 (430 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Consul | 2007 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Consul | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 282 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2540 mm |
