1972 Chevrolet Nomad vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Nomad is newer by 21 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 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Nomad is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Nomad (130 HP) has 90 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Nomad should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Nomad weights approximately 690 kg more than 1951 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 Nomad (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Nomad will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Nomad | 1951 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Nomad | Consul |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5012 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |
