1952 Ford Consul vs. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 17 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP) has 305 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 357 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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1952 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1952 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Consul | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Consul | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 345 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
