1966 Ford Consul vs. 1989 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1989 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 23 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 968 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, 1989 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul. 1989 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Consul | 1989 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Consul | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1181 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 72 L |
