1950 Ford Consul vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 62 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (302 HP) has 262 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1242 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul. 2012 Ford F-150 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. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Consul | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | F-150 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1506 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 302 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 2287 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3670 mm |