1963 Ford Consul vs. 1991 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1991 Nissan Presea 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Nissan Presea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan Presea (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan Presea weights approximately 108 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, 1991 Nissan Presea, 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, 1991 Nissan Presea (125 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 1991 Nissan Presea | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Consul | Presea |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
