1952 Ford Consul vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 is newer by 2 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 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 (168 HP) has 128 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 625 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, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Consul | 1954 Oldsmobile 88 | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Consul | 88 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 5320 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3110 mm |