1997 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is newer by 47 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 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (641 HP) has 601 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder weights approximately 12 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, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (719 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 619 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder 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. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Dodge Sidewinder | 1950 Ford Consul | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Sidewinder | Consul |
Year Released | 1997 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8000 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 719 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2550 mm |