1986 Ford Sierra vs. 1966 Ford Consul
To start off, 1986 Ford Sierra is newer by 20 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Sierra (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Sierra weights approximately 398 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, 1986 Ford Sierra (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Sierra | 1966 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Consul |
Year Released | 1986 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1181 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 58.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 40 L |