1959 Ford Consul vs. 1981 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1981 Pontiac 1000 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 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac 1000 (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac 1000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 129 kg more than 1981 Pontiac 1000.
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 (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1981 Pontiac 1000 | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Consul | 1000 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2400 mm |