1952 Ford Consul vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 37 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (101 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 101 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, 1989 Ford Sierra (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Consul | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | Sierra |
Year Released | 1952 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |