1958 DKW F 93 vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 1963 Ford Consul is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 DKW F 93. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 DKW F 93 would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Consul (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1958 DKW F 93. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1958 DKW F 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 DKW F 93 weights approximately 33 kg more than 1963 Ford Consul.
Because 1963 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 1963 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 DKW F 93, 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, 1963 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 DKW F 93. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 DKW F 93.
Compare all specifications:
1958 DKW F 93 | 1963 Ford Consul | |
Make | DKW | Ford |
Model | F 93 | Consul |
Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 896 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 65.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2590 mm |