1959 Ford Consul vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 11 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 131 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Consul | Comet |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |