2007 Dodge Charger vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 44 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Charger (341 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1561 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, 2007 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul. 2007 Dodge Charger 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. 2007 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Charger | 1963 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Charger | Consul |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 58.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
