1952 Ford Consul vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Smart ForTwo (70 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Consul weights approximately 225 kg more than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
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, 1952 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1952 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Consul | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Consul | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 1867 mm |
