1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 33 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 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 738 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.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1963 Ford Consul | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Consul |
Year Released | 1996 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5737 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |