1972 AMC Matador vs. 1952 Ford Consul
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 20 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 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (255 HP) has 215 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 585 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, 1972 AMC Matador (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul. 1972 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1952 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1952 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1952 Ford Consul | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | Matador | Consul |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2550 mm |
