1966 Ford Consul vs. 1994 Volvo 460
To start off, 1994 Volvo 460 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 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Volvo 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Volvo 460 (119 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Volvo 460 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volvo 460 weights approximately 308 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.
Because 1966 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Volvo 460, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Volvo 460 (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 Volvo 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Consul | 1994 Volvo 460 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Consul | 460 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1181 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |