1991 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1964 Ford Consul
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 27 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 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 618 kg more than 1964 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, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Chevrolet Camaro | 1964 Ford Consul | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Consul |
Year Released | 1991 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 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 Weight | 1400 kg | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |