1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1966 Ford Consul
To start off, 1966 Ford Consul is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Buick Riviera (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1078 kg more than 1966 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, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul. 1963 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 1966 Ford Consul | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Consul |
Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1181 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 58.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |