1962 Ford Consul vs. 1992 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1992 Ford Sierra 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Sierra (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Sierra weights approximately 208 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 Sierra (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Sierra 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 Sierra | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Consul | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |
