1962 Ford Consul vs. 1964 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1964 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Consul (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 84 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Consul | 1964 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Consul | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2390 mm |
