1963 Ford Consul vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 28 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 714 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul. 1991 Ford Fairlane 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. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1963 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2930 mm |