1950 Ford Consul vs. 1967 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1967 NSU Prinz is newer by 17 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 10 more horse power than 1967 NSU Prinz. (30 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1967 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Consul weights approximately 480 kg more than 1967 NSU Prinz. 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, 1950 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Consul | 1967 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Ford | NSU |
| Model | Consul | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1506 cc | 581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 30 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2010 mm |
