1972 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1952 Ford Consul
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro (110 HP) has 70 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 412 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 Chevrolet Camaro (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Camaro | 1952 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Consul |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
