1963 Ford Consul vs. 1993 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1993 Venturi Coupe 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 473 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 Venturi Coupe (297 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 1993 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Ford | Venturi |
| Model | Consul | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
