1951 Ford Consul vs. 2009 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 58 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Liberty (210 HP) has 170 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 1010 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, 2009 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul. 2009 Jeep Liberty 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. 2009 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Consul | 2009 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Consul | Liberty |
Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |