1952 Ford Consul vs. 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 47 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. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (544 HP) has 504 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 53 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, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Consul | 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Consul | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 544 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |