1980 Austin Marina vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 1980 Austin Marina is newer by 29 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Austin Marina (59 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Consul weights approximately 165 kg more than 1980 Austin Marina.
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, 1980 Austin Marina (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Austin Marina | 1951 Ford Consul | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Consul |
Year Released | 1980 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 103 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2550 mm |