2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express is newer by 55 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (195 HP) has 155 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1177 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, 2006 Chevrolet Express (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Express | 1951 Ford Consul | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Express | Consul |
Year Released | 2006 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 354 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2222 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2550 mm |