1963 Ford Consul vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Consul weights approximately 2 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1974 Toyota Corolla (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Consul | Corolla |
Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 46 L |