1963 Ford Consul vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Supra weights approximately 58 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, 1963 Ford Consul (100 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1963 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra. 2001 Toyota Supra has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Consul | Supra |
Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 88 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |