1962 Ford Consul vs. 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 6 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 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett (67 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 433 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, 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Consul | 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Consul | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |