1977 Dodge Aspen vs. 1952 Ford Consul
To start off, 1977 Dodge Aspen is newer by 25 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Dodge Aspen (100 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 440 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, 1977 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Dodge Aspen | 1952 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Aspen | Consul |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2550 mm |
