1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro 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 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (435 HP) has 395 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 142 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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (576 Nm) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1951 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Consul |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 1 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2550 mm |
