1966 Ford Consul vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1969 Porsche 914 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Porsche 914 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1966 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Consul | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Consul | 914 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1181 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |
