1963 Ford Consul vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1976 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 13 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 163 kg more 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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Consul | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |