1959 Ford Consul vs. 1973 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1973 Nissan Sunny is newer by 14 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, 1973 Nissan Sunny (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 380 kg more than 1973 Nissan Sunny.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 1973 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Consul | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
