1966 Ford Consul vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 1994 Rover 100 is newer by 28 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 100 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 100 weights approximately 88 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Consul | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Consul | 100 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1181 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
