1959 Ford Consul vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1965 Toyota Crown 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 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Toyota Crown (80 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Crown weights approximately 166 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Toyota Crown (146 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1965 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Consul | Crown |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 75 L |
