1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1964 Ford Consul
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Consul would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 742 kg more than 1964 Ford Consul.
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, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Camaro | 1964 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Consul |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 45 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 45 L |
