1963 Ford Consul vs. 1967 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1967 Ford Corsair is newer by 4 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Corsair weights approximately 103 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, 1967 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 1967 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Consul | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
