1962 Ford Consul vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion

To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 20 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mitsubishi Starion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion 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, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion (215 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion 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. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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