1984 Daimler 4.2 vs. 1952 Ford Consul
To start off, 1984 Daimler 4.2 is newer by 32 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 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Daimler 4.2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Daimler 4.2 (205 HP) has 165 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Daimler 4.2 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Daimler 4.2 weights approximately 785 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, 1984 Daimler 4.2 (314 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Daimler 4.2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Daimler 4.2 | 1952 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Daimler | Ford |
| Model | 4.2 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2550 mm |
