1952 Ford Consul vs. 1968 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1968 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 16 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, 1968 Nissan Bluebird (62 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Consul weights approximately 140 kg more than 1968 Nissan Bluebird.
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, 1968 Nissan Bluebird (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Consul | 1968 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Consul | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1952 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |