1952 Ford Consul vs. 1985 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 33 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Fiero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Fiero (92 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Fiero should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Fiero weights approximately 221 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, 1985 Pontiac Fiero (182 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm). This means 1985 Pontiac Fiero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul. 1985 Pontiac Fiero 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. 1985 Pontiac Fiero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Consul | 1985 Pontiac Fiero | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Consul | Fiero |
Year Released | 1952 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 92 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 182 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2380 mm |