1962 Ford Consul vs. 1994 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1994 Nissan Sunny is newer by 32 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Sunny (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Sunny 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.
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, 1994 Nissan Sunny, 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, 1994 Nissan Sunny (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Consul | 1994 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Consul | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2540 mm |
