2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Ford Consul
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 41 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 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 273 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.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Ford Consul | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Consul |
Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 1181 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 398 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 58.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |