1952 Ford Consul vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 55 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 4,393 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP) has 260 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul. 2007 Land Rover LR3 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. 2007 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Consul | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Consul | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 4393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2890 mm |
