1962 Ford Consul vs. 1977 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1977 Plymouth Volare is newer by 15 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 706 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, 1977 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Consul | 1977 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Consul | Volare |
Year Released | 1962 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2870 mm |