1963 Ford Consul vs. 2007 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2007 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 44 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar S-Type (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 934 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, 2007 Jaguar S-Type (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul. 2007 Jaguar S-Type 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. 2007 Jaguar S-Type will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 2007 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Consul | S-Type |
Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |