1950 Ford Consul vs. 1978 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1978 Toyota Starlet is newer by 28 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.
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 | 1978 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Consul | Starlet |
Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1506 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |