1963 Ford Consul vs. 1978 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 15 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 408 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, 1978 Ford Mustang (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1978 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | Mustang |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2560 mm |