2007 Chrysler 300 vs. 1952 Ford Consul
To start off, 2007 Chrysler 300 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler 300 (246 HP) has 206 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul.
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, 2007 Chrysler 300 (341 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul. 2007 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 1952 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1952 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chrysler 300 | 1952 Ford Consul | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | 300 | Consul |
Year Released | 2007 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3518 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 246 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 341 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2550 mm |