1988 Citroen AX vs. 1966 Ford Consul
To start off, 1988 Citroen AX is newer by 22 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 1,181 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Citroen AX (57 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Consul weights approximately 74 kg more than 1988 Citroen AX.
Because 1966 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 1966 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Citroen AX, 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, 1988 Citroen AX (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Citroen AX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen AX | 1966 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | AX | Consul |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1181 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 58.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 708 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 40 L |
