1963 Ford Consul vs. 1961 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1963 Ford Consul is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 1,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Consul weights approximately 2 kg more than 1961 Triumph Vitesse.
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, 1961 Triumph Vitesse (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1961 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Consul | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1963 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 29 L |