1963 Ford Consul vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 548 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 2012 Toyota Tundra 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul. 2012 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Consul | Tundra |
Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 100 L |