1962 Ford Consul vs. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 49 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1770 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, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 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. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Consul | 2011 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Consul | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 117 L |
