1952 Ford Consul vs. 1973 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1973 Nissan Skyline is newer by 21 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Skyline (89 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 47 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, 1973 Nissan Skyline (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Consul | 1973 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Consul | Skyline |
Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |