1999 Buick Riviera vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 1999 Buick Riviera is newer by 49 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), 1999 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Riviera (205 HP) has 165 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Riviera weights approximately 655 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.
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, 1999 Buick Riviera, 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, 1999 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul. 1999 Buick Riviera 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. 1999 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Buick Riviera | 1950 Ford Consul | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Consul |
Year Released | 1999 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 312 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |