2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 41 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1315 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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 1963 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Silverado | Consul |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 65.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2197 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 40 L |
