1962 Ford Consul vs. 1982 Volvo 240
To start off, 1982 Volvo 240 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Volvo 240 (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Volvo 240 weights approximately 408 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 Volvo 240 (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Consul | 1982 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Consul | 240 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
