1962 Ford Consul vs. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 42 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 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (382 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 876 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, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (510 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Consul | 2004 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Consul | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 5664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1658 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
