1964 Ford Consul vs. 1973 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1973 Nissan Skyline is newer by 9 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 1,483 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Skyline (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 198 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, 1973 Nissan Skyline (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Consul | 1973 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Consul | Skyline |
Year Released | 1964 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |