1963 Ford Consul vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 188 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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul. 1981 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Consul | Laurel |
Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |