1959 Ford Consul vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 6 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 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 94 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair.
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, 1965 Ford Corsair (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Consul | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |
