1963 Ford Consul vs. 1993 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Toyota Corolla 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 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Corolla (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 238 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, 1993 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1993 Toyota Corolla (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul. 1993 Toyota Corolla 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. 1993 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1993 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Consul | Corolla |
Year Released | 1963 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 80.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |