1963 Ford Consul vs. 2000 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2000 Subaru Forester 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Forester weights approximately 630 kg more than 1963 Ford Consul.
Because 2000 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Forester (186 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm). This means 2000 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 2000 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Consul | Forester |
Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |