1966 Ford Consul vs. 2006 Lexus IS
To start off, 2006 Lexus IS is newer by 40 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus IS (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus IS 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.
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, 2006 Lexus IS (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Consul | 2006 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Consul | IS |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1181 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
