1959 Ford Consul vs. 1974 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1974 Nissan Violet is newer by 15 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, 1974 Nissan Violet (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 140 kg more than 1974 Nissan Violet.
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, 1959 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1974 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Consul | Violet |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |