1964 Ford Consul vs. 1994 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 30 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 502 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, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul. 1994 Plymouth Prowler 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. 1994 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Consul | 1994 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Consul | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 46 L |
