1972 Ford Custom vs. 1950 Ford Consul

To start off, 1972 Ford Custom is newer by 22 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Custom (140 HP) has 100 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Custom should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Custom weights approximately 724 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, 1972 Ford Custom (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Custom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul. 1972 Ford Custom 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. 1972 Ford Custom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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