1963 Ford Consul vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1979 Lotus Esprit 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 115 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster 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, 1979 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm). This means 1979 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Consul | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |
