1963 Ford Consul vs. 2012 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2012 Smart ForTwo is newer by 49 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Smart ForTwo (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Smart ForTwo 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, 2012 Smart ForTwo (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul. 2012 Smart ForTwo 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. 2012 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 2012 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Consul | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
