1963 Ford Consul vs. 1974 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1974 Ford Cortina is newer by 11 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 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Cortina 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, 1963 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 1974 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Consul | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
