2001 Citroen C5 vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 2001 Citroen C5 is newer by 51 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (59 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 419 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, 2001 Citroen C5, 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, 2001 Citroen C5 (115 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul. 2001 Citroen C5 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. 2001 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 1950 Ford Consul | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C5 | Consul |
Year Released | 2001 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |