1963 Ford Consul vs. 1987 Lada 2107
To start off, 1987 Lada 2107 is newer by 24 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 1,450 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lada 2107 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lada 2107 (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lada 2107 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada 2107 weights approximately 178 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, 1987 Lada 2107 (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Lada 2107 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 1987 Lada 2107 | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Consul | 2107 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1450 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 43 L |
