1963 Ford Consul vs. 2010 Ford F-450
To start off, 2010 Ford F-450 is newer by 47 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-450 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, 2010 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 729 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 2010 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | F-450 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 814 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 144 L |