1963 Ford Consul vs. 2008 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2008 Kia Cee'd is newer by 45 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 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Cee'd (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 586 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, 2008 Kia Cee'd, 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, 2008 Kia Cee'd (235 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 2008 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Consul | Cee'd |
Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 77.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |