1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 33 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (328 HP) has 288 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1205 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, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (610 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne 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. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1950 Ford Consul | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Mulsanne | Consul |
Year Released | 1983 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 610 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2550 mm |