1959 Ford Consul vs. 1962 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1962 Ford Zephyr is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Zephyr (103 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 99 kg more than 1959 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, 1962 Ford Zephyr (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 1962 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Consul | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1179 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |
