1966 Ford Consul vs. 1966 Riley Kestrel
To start off, both 1966 Ford Consul and 1966 Riley Kestrel were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,181 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Riley Kestrel (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Riley Kestrel should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Riley Kestrel weights approximately 103 kg more than 1966 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 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 1966 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Riley Kestrel, 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, 1966 Ford Consul (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Riley Kestrel. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Riley Kestrel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Consul | 1966 Riley Kestrel | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Consul | Kestrel |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 1181 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 25 L |
