1963 Ford Consul vs. 1981 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1981 Nissan Stanza 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 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Stanza (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Stanza weights approximately 58 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 Nissan Stanza, 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 Nissan Stanza (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul. 1981 Nissan Stanza 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 Stanza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1981 Nissan Stanza | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Consul | Stanza |
Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2480 mm |