1952 Ford Consul vs. 1974 Volvo 245
To start off, 1974 Volvo 245 is newer by 22 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 2,125 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volvo 245 (123 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 245 weights approximately 349 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, 1974 Volvo 245 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Volvo 245 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul. 1974 Volvo 245 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. 1974 Volvo 245 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Consul | 1974 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Consul | 245 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2125 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1394 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |