1950 Ford Consul vs. 2001 Porsche 911

To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 51 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 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (300 HP) has 260 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 911 weights approximately 275 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (351 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.

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