1952 Ford Consul vs. 2004 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2004 SsangYong Korando is newer by 52 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 SsangYong Korando (118 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 806 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.
Because 2004 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
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1952 Ford Consul | 2004 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Consul | Korando |
Year Released | 1952 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1851 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2490 mm |