1962 Ford Consul vs. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 47 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (305 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 1096 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, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (453 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Consul | 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Consul | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |
