1952 Ford Consul vs. 1955 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 3 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 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 (57 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Consul weights approximately 277 kg more than 1955 Morgan Plus 4.
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, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Consul | 1955 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Consul | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 768 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |