1963 Ford Consul vs. 1951 Jaguar Type-C
To start off, 1963 Ford Consul is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar Type-C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar Type-C would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar Type-C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar Type-C should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar Type-C weights approximately 133 kg more than 1963 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, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar Type-C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1951 Jaguar Type-C | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Consul | Type-C |
Year Released | 1963 | 1951 |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 3441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |