1962 Ford Consul vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 51 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (420 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 869 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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Consul | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Consul | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.7 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1751 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 72 L |
