1962 Ford Consul vs. 2007 Infiniti M
To start off, 2007 Infiniti M is newer by 45 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti M (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti M 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, 2007 Infiniti M (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul. 2007 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 1962 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1962 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Consul | 2007 Infiniti M | |
Make | Ford | Infiniti |
Model | Consul | M |
Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |