1952 Austin A 30 vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 1954 Ford Consul is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ford Consul (40 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 365 kg more than 1952 Austin A 30. 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, 1954 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 30 | 1954 Ford Consul | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 30 | Consul |
Year Released | 1952 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 54 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2550 mm |