1959 Ford Consul vs. 1989 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, 1989 Volkswagen Corrado 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volkswagen Corrado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volkswagen Corrado (134 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volkswagen Corrado should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volkswagen Corrado weights approximately 10 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 Volkswagen Corrado, 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 Volkswagen Corrado (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1989 Volkswagen Corrado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1989 Volkswagen Corrado | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Consul | Corrado |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2480 mm |