1953 Ford Consul vs. 1952 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1953 Ford Consul is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ford Zephyr (57 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 95 kg more than 1953 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, 1952 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1952 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Consul | 1952 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1953 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |