1959 Ford Consul vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Starion

To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Starion 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mitsubishi Starion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mitsubishi Starion weights approximately 45 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 Mitsubishi Starion (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1984 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.

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