1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (205 HP) has 165 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 490 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 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Falcon | 1950 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Consul |
Year Released | 1997 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 357 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2550 mm |