1963 Ford Consul vs. 1962 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1963 Ford Consul is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Consul (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Consul weights approximately 402 kg more than 1962 Steyr 500D. 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 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 1962 Steyr 500D | |
| Make | Ford | Steyr |
| Model | Consul | 500D |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 1850 mm |
