1978 Buick Century vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 1978 Buick Century is newer by 28 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 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Century (104 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 385 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, 1978 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Century | 1950 Ford Consul | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Century | Consul |
Year Released | 1978 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3213 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 217 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |