1962 Ford Consul vs. 1992 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1992 Ford Scorpio is newer by 30 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), 1992 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Scorpio (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 473 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, 1992 Ford Scorpio (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Consul | 1992 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Consul | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2770 mm |
