1959 Bentley S2 vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 1959 Bentley S2 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Bentley S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bentley S2 weights approximately 941 kg more than 1951 Ford Consul.
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. 1959 Bentley S2 has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Bentley S2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Bentley S2 | 1951 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | S2 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6230 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 40 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2550 mm |
