1951 Ford Consul vs. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 59 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP) has 292 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1508 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, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe 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. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Consul | 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Consul | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 332 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 2553 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2946 mm |
