1963 Ford Consul vs. 1968 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1968 Pontiac GTO is newer by 5 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 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul.
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, 1968 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 503 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1968 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Consul | GTO |
Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 6549 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 603 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 69 L |