1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 35 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP) has 190 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 443 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (448 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 1950 Ford Consul | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Consul |
Year Released | 1985 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 448 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2550 mm |