1952 Ford Consul vs. 2010 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Musso 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Musso (119 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 956 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 2010 SsangYong Musso 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, 2010 SsangYong Musso 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, 2010 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Consul | 2010 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Consul | Musso |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
| 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 | 119 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
