1964 Ford Consul vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1418 kg more than 1964 Ford Consul.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul. 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Consul | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Consul | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 93 L |
