1971 Ford GT 40 vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 1971 Ford GT 40 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 78 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Ford Consul (100 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1963 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford GT 40 | 1963 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | GT 40 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 65.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 40 L |
