1963 Ford Consul vs. 1947 Tatra Tatraplan
To start off, 1963 Ford Consul is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Tatra Tatraplan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Tatra Tatraplan would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Tatra Tatraplan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Consul (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1947 Tatra Tatraplan. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1947 Tatra Tatraplan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Tatra Tatraplan weights approximately 288 kg more than 1963 Ford Consul.
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, 1947 Tatra Tatraplan (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1947 Tatra Tatraplan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1947 Tatra Tatraplan | |
Make | Ford | Tatra |
Model | Consul | Tatraplan |
Year Released | 1963 | 1947 |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2710 mm |