1952 Ford Consul vs. 1959 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1959 Lotus Elite is newer by 7 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, 1959 Lotus Elite (71 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Consul weights approximately 465 kg more than 1959 Lotus Elite.
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, 1959 Lotus Elite (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Lotus Elite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Consul | 1959 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Consul | Elite |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 71 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2240 mm |
