1963 Ford Consul vs. 1988 Lexus LS
To start off, 1988 Lexus LS is newer by 25 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 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lexus LS weights approximately 933 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, 1988 Lexus LS (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul. 1988 Lexus LS 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. 1988 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1988 Lexus LS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Consul | LS |
Year Released | 1963 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 3969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2820 mm |