1983 Ford Mustang vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 1983 Ford Mustang is newer by 20 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Mustang (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Mustang weights approximately 396 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, 1983 Ford Mustang (278 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Mustang | 1963 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Consul |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2590 mm |
