1963 Ford Consul vs. 1965 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1965 Toyota Corona is newer by 2 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Toyota Corona (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Corona weights approximately 63 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, 1965 Toyota Corona (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1965 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Consul | Corona |
Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 22.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |