1963 Ford Consul vs. 2010 Kia Forte
To start off, 2010 Kia Forte 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Forte (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Forte weights approximately 512 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, 2010 Kia Forte, 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, 2010 Kia Forte (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 2010 Kia Forte | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Consul | Forte |
Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1294 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4529 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |