1953 Ford Consul vs. 2012 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q5 (138 HP) has 98 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul.
Because 2012 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 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, 2012 Audi Q5 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Consul | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Consul | Q5 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2807 mm |
