1950 Ford Consul vs. 1996 GAZ 3110
To start off, 1996 GAZ 3110 is newer by 46 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 2,692 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 GAZ 3110 (150 HP) has 110 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul.
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, 1996 GAZ 3110 (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Consul | 1996 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | Ford | GAZ |
| Model | Consul | 3110 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1506 cc | 2692 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 150 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2810 mm |
