1952 Ford Consul vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z is newer by 54 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 3,491 cc, 2006 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 350Z (300 HP) has 260 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 530 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, 2006 Nissan 350Z (354 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Consul | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Consul | 350Z |
Year Released | 1952 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 3491 cc |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 300 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |