1950 Ford Consul vs. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 33 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton (89 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 105 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, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton 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. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Consul | 1983 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Consul | Carlton |
Year Released | 1950 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1506 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |