1959 Ford Consul vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 13 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 406 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (502 Nm) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Consul | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |
