1952 Ford Consul vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 18 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 50 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul. 1970 Ford Cortina 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. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Consul | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Consul | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 95 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
