1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 45 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 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP) has 200 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 695 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.
Because 1951 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1951 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Park Avenue | Consul |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2550 mm |
