1952 Ford Consul vs. 1983 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1983 Holden Gemini is newer by 31 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Holden Gemini (66 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Consul weights approximately 97 kg more than 1983 Holden Gemini.
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, 1983 Holden Gemini (106 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul. 1983 Holden Gemini 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. 1983 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Consul | 1983 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Consul | Gemini |
Year Released | 1952 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |