1959 Ford Consul vs. 1986 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1986 Nissan Santana is newer by 27 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 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 10 kg more than 1986 Nissan Santana.
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, 1986 Nissan Santana, 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, 1986 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1986 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Consul | Santana |
Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2560 mm |