2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 2007 Dodge Nitro is newer by 56 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 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Nitro (210 HP) has 170 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1951 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 Dodge Nitro (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul. 2007 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Nitro | 1951 Ford Consul | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Nitro | Consul |
Year Released | 2007 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3699 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 319 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |