1963 Ford Consul vs. 1989 Saab 9000
To start off, 1989 Saab 9000 is newer by 26 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 2,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Saab 9000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Saab 9000 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Saab 9000 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.
Because 1963 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Saab 9000, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Saab 9000 (212 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 1989 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Ford | Saab |
| Model | Consul | 9000 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |
