2002 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 51 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2002 Aston Martin V12 (556 Nm) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin V12 | 1951 Ford Consul | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V12 | Consul |
Year Released | 2002 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 556 Nm | 101 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2550 mm |