1959 Ford Consul vs. 1979 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1979 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 20 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 35 kg more than 1979 Nissan Bluebird.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1979 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Consul | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |