1951 Ford Consul vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Scion FR-S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion FR-S (199 HP) has 159 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion FR-S should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Scion FR-S weights approximately 185 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 Scion FR-S (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Scion FR-S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul. 2013 Scion FR-S 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. 2013 Scion FR-S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Consul | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
| Make | Ford | Scion |
| Model | Consul | FR-S |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 199 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
