1976 Chrysler 160 vs. 1966 Ford Consul
To start off, 1976 Chrysler 160 is newer by 10 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 1,639 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler 160 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler 160 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 303 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, 1976 Chrysler 160 (132 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler 160 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chrysler 160 | 1966 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | 160 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1181 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2500 mm |
