1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1952 Ford Consul
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 36 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (295 HP) has 255 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 427 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1952 Ford Consul | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Consul |
Year Released | 1988 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2550 mm |