1959 Ford Consul vs. 1978 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1978 Plymouth Volare is newer by 19 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 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 405 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, 1978 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 1978 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Consul | Volare |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2870 mm |
