1959 Ford Consul vs. 1985 Lancia Y10
To start off, 1985 Lancia Y10 is newer by 26 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lancia Y10 (54 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lancia Y10 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul.
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, 1985 Lancia Y10, 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 (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lancia Y10. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lancia Y10.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1985 Lancia Y10 | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Consul | Y10 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1049 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2170 mm |