1955 Ford F vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 1955 Ford F is newer by 5 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 4,458 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ford F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ford F (156 HP) has 116 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ford F should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford F weights approximately 995 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford F | 1950 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F | Consul |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4458 cc | 1506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 40 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2550 mm |
