1978 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Delta is newer by 27 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Delta (85 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Delta should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 30 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, 1978 Daihatsu Delta (123 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Daihatsu Delta | 1951 Ford Consul | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Delta | Consul |
Year Released | 1978 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2550 mm |