1964 Ford Consul vs. 1967 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1967 Steyr 700C is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Consul (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1967 Steyr 700C. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1967 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Consul weights approximately 242 kg more than 1967 Steyr 700C. 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, 1964 Ford Consul (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Consul | 1967 Steyr 700C | |
Make | Ford | Steyr |
Model | Consul | 700C |
Year Released | 1964 | 1967 |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 642 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1950 mm |