1964 Ford Consul vs. 1949 Rover P4
To start off, 1964 Ford Consul is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,102 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Rover P4 (74 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rover P4 weights approximately 669 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, 1949 Rover P4 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1949 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Consul | 1949 Rover P4 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Consul | P4 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2102 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |