2007 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1964 Ford Consul
To start off, 2007 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 43 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 1,868 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen Berlingo (68 HP @ 2500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 484 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.
Because 1964 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 1964 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Citroen Berlingo, 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, 2007 Citroen Berlingo (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen Berlingo | 1964 Ford Consul | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Berlingo | Consul |
Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1868 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |