1952 Ford Consul vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick 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 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (143 HP) has 103 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 380 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 Maverick (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Consul | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | Maverick |
Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 4943 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 143 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |