1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 38 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (138 HP) has 98 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 565 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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Thunderbird | 1950 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Thunderbird | Consul |
Year Released | 1988 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 291 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2550 mm |