1964 Ford Consul vs. 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 38 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1518 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, 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul. 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph 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. 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Consul | 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Consul | Silver Seraph |
Year Released | 1964 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 5379 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 2300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 94 L |