1952 Ford Consul vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 32 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (115 HP) has 75 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 175 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Consul | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Consul | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
