1963 Ford Consul vs. 1991 Volvo 245
To start off, 1991 Volvo 245 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Volvo 245 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul.
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 Volvo 245 (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Volvo 245 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1991 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Consul | 245 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |