1963 Ford Consul vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, 1966 Rover P5 is newer by 3 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Rover P5 (122 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rover P5 weights approximately 848 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, 1966 Rover P5 (217 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul. 1966 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1966 Rover P5 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Consul | P5 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 54 L |