1993 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1962 Ford Consul
To start off, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 568 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Rally Raid | 1962 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Rally Raid | Consul |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2520 mm |
