1982 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 32 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP) has 256 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 659 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, 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul. 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp 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. 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1950 Ford Consul | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Longchamp | Consul |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
