1962 Ford Consul vs. 2007 Kia Carens
To start off, 2007 Kia Carens 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Carens (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carens weights approximately 729 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, 2007 Kia Carens, 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, 2007 Kia Carens (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul. 2007 Kia Carens 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 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Consul | 2007 Kia Carens | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Consul | Carens |
Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1511 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2570 mm |