1963 Ford Consul vs. 1980 Ford Capri
To start off, 1980 Ford Capri is newer by 17 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Capri weights approximately 113 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 | 1980 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | Capri |
Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1297 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 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2570 mm |