1952 Ford Consul vs. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 27 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 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 585 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, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Consul | 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |