1959 Ford Consul vs. 1988 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 1988 Suzuki Alto is newer by 29 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, 1959 Ford Consul (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1988 Suzuki Alto. (38 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1988 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 470 kg more than 1988 Suzuki Alto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Suzuki Alto, 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Suzuki Alto. (59 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1988 Suzuki Alto | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Consul | Alto |
Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 55 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 30 L |