1958 Ford Consul vs. 1963 NSU 1000 C
To start off, 1963 NSU 1000 C is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ford Consul (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1963 NSU 1000 C. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU 1000 C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 449 kg more than 1963 NSU 1000 C. 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, 1958 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU 1000 C. (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU 1000 C.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Consul | 1963 NSU 1000 C | |
Make | Ford | NSU |
Model | Consul | 1000 C |
Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 66.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 44 L |