1962 Ford Consul vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 48 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 379 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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Consul | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Consul | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 72 L |
