1963 Ford Consul vs. 1993 Porsche 928
To start off, 1993 Porsche 928 is newer by 30 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 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 928 weights approximately 648 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, 1993 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 1993 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Consul | 928 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 76 L |
