1959 Ford Consul vs. 1975 Toyota Century
To start off, 1975 Toyota Century is newer by 16 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 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Century (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Century weights approximately 685 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, 1975 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1975 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Consul | Century |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2870 mm |