1995 Acura Legend vs. 1966 Ford Consul
To start off, 1995 Acura Legend is newer by 29 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 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura Legend (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura Legend weights approximately 813 kg more than 1966 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Acura Legend, 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, 1995 Acura Legend (286 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Legend | 1966 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | Legend | Consul |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1181 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 58.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
