1966 Ford Consul vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 10 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer (93 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 108 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.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Consul | 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Consul | Lancer |
Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1181 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2350 mm |