1962 Ford Consul vs. 1966 Holden EH
To start off, 1966 Holden EH is newer by 4 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 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Holden EH (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Holden EH should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Holden EH weights approximately 303 kg more than 1962 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, 1966 Holden EH (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul. 1966 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1962 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1962 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Consul | 1966 Holden EH | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Consul | EH |
Year Released | 1962 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 2930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |