1960 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1952 Ford Consul
To start off, 1960 Berkeley Twosome is newer by 8 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ford Consul (40 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Consul weights approximately 740 kg more than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1952 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Berkeley Twosome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Berkeley Twosome | 1952 Ford Consul | |
Make | Berkeley | Ford |
Model | Twosome | Consul |
Year Released | 1960 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 37 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2550 mm |