1963 Ford Consul vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 16 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, both vehicles can yield 53 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 228 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | Taunus |
Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 94 L |