1958 Ford Consul vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 51 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 461 kg more than 1958 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester 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, 2009 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Consul | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Consul | Forester |
Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 64 L |