1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1962 Ford Consul
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Consul weights approximately 199 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
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, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1962 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Consul |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 58.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
