1964 Ford Consul vs. 1995 Rover 800
To start off, 1995 Rover 800 is newer by 31 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 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Rover 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 800 (167 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 800 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 800 weights approximately 742 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, 1995 Rover 800, 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, 1995 Rover 800 (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Consul | 1995 Rover 800 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Consul | 800 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2675 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
