1950 Ford Consul vs. 1974 Holden Torana
To start off, 1974 Holden Torana is newer by 24 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 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Torana (101 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Torana weights approximately 65 kg more than 1950 Ford Consul. 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, 1974 Holden Torana (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul. 1974 Holden Torana has automatic transmission and 1950 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1950 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Holden Torana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Consul | 1974 Holden Torana | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Consul | Torana |
Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1506 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |