1963 Ford Consul vs. 2010 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2010 Nissan Navara 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Navara weights approximately 1250 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 2010 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 2010 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Consul | Navara |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
