1963 Ford Consul vs. 1968 Subaru 360
To start off, 1968 Subaru 360 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Consul (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1968 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1968 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Consul weights approximately 367 kg more than 1968 Subaru 360. 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, 1963 Ford Consul (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Subaru 360. (35 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 1968 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Consul | 360 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
