1952 Ford Consul vs. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1958 Riley One-Point-Five is newer by 6 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Consul weights approximately 110 kg more than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five.
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, 1958 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Consul | 1958 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Consul | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1952 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2190 mm |