2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 1964 Ford Consul
To start off, 2007 Dodge Nitro 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 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul.
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 Nitro (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul. 2007 Dodge Nitro 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. 2007 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Nitro | 1964 Ford Consul | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Nitro | Consul |
Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3699 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 45 L |