1963 Ford Taunus vs. 1964 Ford Consul
To start off, 1964 Ford Consul is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Taunus weights approximately 178 kg more than 1964 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, 1963 Ford Taunus (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Taunus | 1964 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Taunus | Consul |
Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 45 L |