1963 Ford Consul vs. 2004 Xedos 9
To start off, 2004 Xedos 9 is newer by 41 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Xedos 9 weights approximately 803 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2004 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 2004 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Ford | Xedos |
| Model | Consul | 9 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
