1963 Ford Consul vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 46 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 1043 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, 2009 Mercury Mariner, 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, 2009 Mercury Mariner (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul. 2009 Mercury Mariner 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. 2009 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Consul | Mariner |
Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 62 L |