1963 Ford Consul vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul.
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, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W 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. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Consul | Chairman W |
Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2970 mm |