1963 Ford Consul vs. 2000 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 37 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 2,391 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Firebird (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 565 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, 2000 Pontiac Firebird (203 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm). This means 2000 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 2000 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Consul | Firebird |
Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 203 Nm |
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 | 1347 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |