1959 Ford Consul vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 28 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 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 90 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | Sierra |
Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |