1964 Ford Consul vs. 2008 Isuzu I-290
To start off, 2008 Isuzu I-290 is newer by 44 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Isuzu I-290 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Isuzu I-290 (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Isuzu I-290 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul.
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, 2008 Isuzu I-290 (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Isuzu I-290 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Consul | 2008 Isuzu I-290 | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Consul | I-290 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 74 L |
