1963 Ford Consul vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 423 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 Toyota Soarer (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul. 1981 Toyota Soarer 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 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Consul | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |
