1963 Ford Consul vs. 1981 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1981 Ford Fiesta is newer by 18 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Fiesta (83 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 18 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.
Because 1963 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Ford Fiesta (129 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1981 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 34 L |