1966 Ford Consul vs. 1986 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1986 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 20 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Pontiac 1000 (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac 1000 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 178 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, 1986 Pontiac 1000 (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Consul | 1986 Pontiac 1000 | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Consul | 1000 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1181 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2400 mm |