1968 Ford Escort vs. 1966 Ford Consul
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 2 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (82 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 23 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, 1968 Ford Escort (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1966 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Consul |
Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1181 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 58.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 40 L |