1963 Ford Consul vs. 1964 Morris Traveller
To start off, 1964 Morris Traveller is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Morris Traveller (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Morris Traveller should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Morris Traveller weights approximately 48 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.
Because 1963 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 Morris Traveller, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Traveller. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Traveller.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1964 Morris Traveller | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Consul | Traveller |
Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 83.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |