1959 Ford Consul vs. 1980 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, 1980 Vauxhall Astra is newer by 21 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 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Vauxhall Astra (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Vauxhall Astra should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 234 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Astra.
Because 1959 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Vauxhall Astra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Vauxhall Astra. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Vauxhall Astra. 1980 Vauxhall Astra has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Vauxhall Astra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1980 Vauxhall Astra | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Consul | Astra |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |