1952 Ford Consul vs. 1953 Rover P4
To start off, 1953 Rover P4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Rover P4 (93 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rover P4 weights approximately 441 kg more than 1952 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, 1953 Rover P4 (187 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1953 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Consul | 1953 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Consul | P4 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 93 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
