1952 Ford Consul vs. 2009 Ford Escape
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 57 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, 2009 Ford Escape (171 HP) has 131 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Consul weights approximately 79 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
Because 1952 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Ford Escape (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul. 2009 Ford Escape 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. 2009 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Consul | 2009 Ford Escape | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | Escape |
Year Released | 1952 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 171 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |