1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is newer by 16 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 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Consul weights approximately 140 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
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, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1950 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Lotus Cortina | Consul |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2550 mm |
