1964 Ford Consul vs. 2012 Citroen C5
To start off, 2012 Citroen C5 is newer by 48 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Citroen C5 (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C5 weights approximately 778 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, 2012 Citroen C5, 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, 2012 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul. 2012 Citroen C5 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. 2012 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Consul | 2012 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Ford | Citroen |
| Model | Consul | C5 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
