1963 Ford Consul vs. 2003 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2003 Lincoln Continental is newer by 40 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 968 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.
Because 1963 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Lincoln Continental, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul. 2003 Lincoln Continental 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. 2003 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 2003 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Consul | Continental |
Year Released | 1963 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |