1966 Ford Consul vs. 2008 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 42 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Elantra weights approximately 471 kg more than 1966 Ford Consul.
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, 2008 Hyundai Elantra, 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, 2008 Hyundai Elantra (146 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul. 2008 Hyundai Elantra 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. 2008 Hyundai Elantra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Ford Consul | 2008 Hyundai Elantra | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Consul | Elantra |
Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1181 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1253 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |