1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1964 Ford Consul
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Consul would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (238 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul.
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, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Chevrolet Camaro | 1964 Ford Consul | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Consul |
Year Released | 1989 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 467 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |