1964 Ford Consul vs. 2010 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mariner is newer by 46 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mariner (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 733 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, 2010 Mercury Mariner, 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, 2010 Mercury Mariner (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul. 2010 Mercury Mariner 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. 2010 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Consul | 2010 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Consul | Mariner |
Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1806 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |