1959 Ford Consul vs. 1968 Morris Traveller
To start off, 1968 Morris Traveller is newer by 9 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, both vehicles can yield 47 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 259 kg more than 1968 Morris Traveller.
Because 1959 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Morris Traveller, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Traveller. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Traveller.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1968 Morris Traveller | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Consul | Traveller |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 38 L |