1963 Ford Consul vs. 2001 Lexus IS
To start off, 2001 Lexus IS is newer by 38 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lexus IS (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lexus IS weights approximately 598 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, 2001 Lexus IS (298 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm). This means 2001 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 2001 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Consul | IS |
Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 298 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |