1987 Citroen Mehari vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 1987 Citroen Mehari is newer by 37 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 1,506 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ford Consul (40 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Consul weights approximately 490 kg more than 1987 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Citroen Mehari, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1950 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Citroen Mehari | 1950 Ford Consul | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Mehari | Consul |
Year Released | 1987 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 39 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |