1958 Ford Consul vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 993 kg more than 1958 Ford Consul.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Consul | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Consul | Defender |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 75 L |
