2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 50 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 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (187 HP) has 147 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 347 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 1950 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Consul |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3801 cc | 1506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |
