1959 Ford Consul vs. 1984 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1984 Holden Statesman is newer by 25 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Statesman (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Statesman weights approximately 640 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, 1984 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul. 1984 Holden Statesman 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. 1984 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1984 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Consul | Statesman |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2900 mm |