1994 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,190 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul.
Because 1963 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 1963 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier, 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, 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul. 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1994 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1963 Ford Consul | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Cavalier | Consul |
Year Released | 1994 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2190 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 65.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 40 L |