1959 Ford Consul vs. 1974 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1974 Pontiac Firebird 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 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Firebird (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 361 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. 1974 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1974 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Consul | Firebird |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 108 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |