1950 Ford Consul vs. 1963 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1963 Ford Taunus is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,506 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ford Consul (40 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Consul weights approximately 200 kg more than 1963 Ford Taunus. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Consul | 1963 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | Taunus |
Year Released | 1950 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1506 cc | 1183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 38 HP |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |