1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1952 Ford Consul
To start off, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is newer by 5 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 3,860 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air (115 HP) has 75 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 581 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.
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, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air (277 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1952 Ford Consul | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Bel Air | Consul |
Year Released | 1957 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3860 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 277 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2550 mm |