1959 Ford Consul vs. 1989 Chevrolet Beretta
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta is newer by 30 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Beretta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Beretta weights approximately 210 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.
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, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta, 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, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Beretta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul. 1989 Chevrolet Beretta has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Chevrolet Beretta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 1989 Chevrolet Beretta | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Consul | Beretta |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 68 L |
