1950 Ford Consul vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corolla is newer by 21 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, 1971 Toyota Corolla (62 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Consul weights approximately 265 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Consul | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Consul | Corolla |
Year Released | 1950 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1506 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2290 mm |