1952 Ford Consul vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 20 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (168 HP) has 128 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 947 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, 1972 Ford Torino (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul. 1972 Ford Torino 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. 1972 Ford Torino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Consul | 1972 Ford Torino | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | Torino |
Year Released | 1952 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3000 mm |