1963 Ford Consul vs. 1983 Volvo 740
To start off, 1983 Volvo 740 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 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 740 (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 740 weights approximately 568 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 740 (260 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 740 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 740 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Consul | 740 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |