1958 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1952 Ford Consul
To start off, 1958 Aston Martin DB2 is newer by 6 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 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 130 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, 1958 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB2 | 1952 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB2 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
