1952 Ford Consul vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 58 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP) has 145 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 216 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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Consul | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Consul | Colorado |
Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 185 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |