1963 Ford Consul vs. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 21 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 418 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, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton 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. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 1984 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Consul | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |
