1959 Ford Consul vs. 1989 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1989 Toyota Celica 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Celica (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Celica weights approximately 431 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 1989 Toyota Celica is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Celica (275 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1989 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Consul | Celica |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |