1962 Ford Consul vs. 2012 Lexus IS
To start off, 2012 Lexus IS is newer by 50 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus IS weights approximately 818 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, 2012 Lexus IS (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul. 2012 Lexus IS 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. 2012 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Consul | 2012 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Consul | IS |
Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4585 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2731 mm |