1964 Ford Consul vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 41 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 783 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 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul. 2005 Porsche 911 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. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Consul | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Consul | 911 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |