1962 Ford Consul vs. 1978 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1978 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 16 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 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 598 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul.
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. 1978 Ford Thunderbird 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. 1978 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Consul | 1978 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Consul | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
