1951 Ford Consul vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 62 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP) has 287 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Z weights approximately 448 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, 2013 Nissan Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Consul | 2013 Nissan Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Consul | Z |
Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 327 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1493 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4246 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1845 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1315 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |