1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 47 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP) has 305 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 427 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1951 Ford Consul | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Consul |
Year Released | 1998 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 475 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 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 | 4570 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |