1963 Ford Consul vs. 2011 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2011 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 48 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 447 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 468 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, 2011 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 2011 Ascari KZ1 | |
Make | Ford | Ascari |
Model | Consul | KZ1 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2636 mm |