1963 Ford Consul vs. 1983 Volvo 240
To start off, 1983 Volvo 240 is newer by 20 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 2,315 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 240 (81 HP @ 4650 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 240 weights approximately 488 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, 1983 Volvo 240 (139 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 1983 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Consul | 240 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 2315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 58 L |
