1963 Ford Consul vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 1891 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, 2010 GMC Savana (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul. 2010 GMC Savana 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. 2010 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Consul | Savana |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 505 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 2673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 117 L |
