1952 Ford Consul vs. 2001 Ford 49
To start off, 2001 Ford 49 is newer by 49 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 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford 49 (128 HP) has 88 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford 49 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford 49 weights approximately 253 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, 2001 Ford 49 (175 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm). This means 2001 Ford 49 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul. 2001 Ford 49 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. 2001 Ford 49 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Consul | 2001 Ford 49 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | 49 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 3899 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 128 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1298 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |