1975 Austin 1800 vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 1975 Austin 1800 is newer by 12 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Austin 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Austin 1800 (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Austin 1800 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Austin 1800 weights approximately 308 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.
Because 1963 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 1963 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Austin 1800, 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, 1975 Austin 1800 (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Austin 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Austin 1800 | 1963 Ford Consul | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | 1800 | Consul |
Year Released | 1975 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 65.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 40 L |