1966 Ford Consul vs. 1998 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 1998 Lancia Kappa is newer by 32 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 1,928 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Lancia Kappa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lancia Kappa (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 673 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, 1998 Lancia Kappa, 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, 1998 Lancia Kappa (309 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Consul | 1998 Lancia Kappa | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Consul | Kappa |
Year Released | 1966 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1181 cc | 1928 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 75.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |