2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 53 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP) has 310 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 470 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1951 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Consul |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |
