1964 Ford Consul vs. 1975 ZIL 117
To start off, 1975 ZIL 117 is newer by 11 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 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 ZIL 117 weights approximately 2168 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, 1975 ZIL 117 (571 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Consul | 1975 ZIL 117 | |
Make | Ford | ZIL |
Model | Consul | 117 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 6959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 571 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 2950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3310 mm |