1998 Buick LeSabre vs. 1966 Ford Consul
To start off, 1998 Buick LeSabre is newer by 32 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick LeSabre (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 708 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, 1998 Buick LeSabre, 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, 1998 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul. 1998 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick LeSabre | 1966 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LeSabre | Consul |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1181 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 58.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
