1963 Ford Consul vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Toyota MR2 is newer by 42 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 1,802 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota MR2 (138 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 114 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, 2005 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Consul | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 48 L |
