1963 Ford Consul vs. 2013 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2013 Toyota Prius is newer by 50 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Prius (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Prius weights approximately 601 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, 2013 Toyota Prius, 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, 2013 Toyota Prius (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Prius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 2013 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Consul | Prius |
Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4481 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1745 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |