1962 Ford Consul vs. 1988 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1988 Opel Corsa is newer by 26 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Opel Corsa (100 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Consul weights approximately 62 kg more than 1988 Opel Corsa.
Because 1962 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Opel Corsa (134 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Consul | 1988 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Consul | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |
