1963 Ford Consul vs. 1989 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 1989 Toyota 4Runner 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 2,365 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota 4Runner (112 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 818 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 1989 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota 4Runner will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota 4Runner (192 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 1989 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Consul | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2365 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2630 mm |
