1964 Ford Consul vs. 1990 Chevrolet Beretta
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Beretta is newer by 26 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Beretta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Beretta (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Beretta should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Beretta weights approximately 505 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.
Because 1964 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Beretta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Chevrolet Beretta (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Beretta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul. 1990 Chevrolet Beretta has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Beretta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Consul | 1990 Chevrolet Beretta | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Consul | Beretta |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1287 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
