1962 Ford Consul vs. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 11 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 3,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 523 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, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Consul | 1973 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Consul | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 3686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
