1959 Ford Consul vs. 1976 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1976 Humber Sceptre is newer by 17 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 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 88 kg more than 1976 Humber Sceptre.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 1976 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Ford | Humber |
| Model | Consul | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |
