1952 Ford Consul vs. 1961 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1961 Ford Zodiac is newer by 9 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 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ford Zodiac (76 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 146 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, 1961 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Consul | 1961 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1952 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 76 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1191 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |