1962 Ford Consul vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 31 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Consul | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Consul | 200 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
