1959 Ford Consul vs. 1965 Morgan 4
To start off, 1965 Morgan 4 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morgan 4 (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 420 kg more than 1965 Morgan 4.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1965 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Consul | 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |