1959 Ford Consul vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 22 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (60 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 25 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, 1959 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Consul | Laurel |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 127 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |