1963 Ford Consul vs. 1987 Porsche 944
To start off, 1987 Porsche 944 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 944 (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 944 weights approximately 463 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 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1987 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Consul | 944 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 66 L |