1952 Ford Consul vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 59 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 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (261 HP) has 221 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul.
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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul. 2011 Nissan Frontier 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. 2011 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Consul | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Consul | Frontier |
Year Released | 1952 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 3952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 261 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3200 mm |