1963 Ford Consul vs. 1976 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1976 Simca 2 Litres 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 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Simca 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Simca 2 Litres weights approximately 243 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. 1976 Simca 2 Litres has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Simca 2 Litres will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1976 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Consul | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1981 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 | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |