1950 Ford Consul vs. 1984 Plymouth Caravelle

To start off, 1984 Plymouth Caravelle is newer by 34 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 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Plymouth Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Plymouth Caravelle (96 HP) has 56 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Plymouth Caravelle should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Plymouth Caravelle weights approximately 125 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.

Because 1950 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Plymouth Caravelle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Plymouth Caravelle (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Plymouth Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.

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