1962 Ford Consul vs. 1996 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1996 Nissan Sunny is newer by 34 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Sunny (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 220 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, 1996 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, 1996 Nissan Sunny (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Consul | Sunny |
Year Released | 1962 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2540 mm |