1950 Ford Consul vs. 2008 Peugeot 807

To start off, 2008 Peugeot 807 is newer by 58 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 807 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Peugeot 807 (202 HP) has 162 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 807 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 807 weights approximately 739 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, 2008 Peugeot 807, 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, 2008 Peugeot 807 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 807 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul. 2008 Peugeot 807 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. 2008 Peugeot 807 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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