2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1964 Ford Consul
To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 39 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 995 kg more than 1964 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 1964 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Consul |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
