1995 Citroen XM vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 1995 Citroen XM is newer by 32 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Citroen XM (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen XM weights approximately 402 kg more than 1963 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Citroen XM, 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 Citroen XM (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Citroen XM | 1963 Ford Consul | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | XM | Consul |
Year Released | 1995 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 65.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 40 L |