1962 Ford Consul vs. 2000 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 Porsche 911 is newer by 38 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 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche 911 (328 HP) has 275 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul.
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, 2000 Porsche 911 (351 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm). This means 2000 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Consul | 2000 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Consul | 911 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 328 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |
