1963 Ford Consul vs. 1993 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1993 TVR Chimaera 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 TVR Chimaera (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 TVR Chimaera weights approximately 243 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 TVR Chimaera (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1993 TVR Chimaera | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Consul | Chimaera |
Year Released | 1963 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 71.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |