1959 Ford Consul vs. 1978 Volvo 240
To start off, 1978 Volvo 240 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 2,127 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 240 (104 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul.
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 Volvo 240 (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 1978 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Consul | 240 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
