1959 Ford Consul vs. 1990 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 1990 Lancia Dedra is newer by 31 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 1,929 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lancia Dedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lancia Dedra (90 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lancia Dedra should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lancia Dedra weights approximately 150 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, 1990 Lancia Dedra, 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, 1990 Lancia Dedra (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 Lancia Dedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1990 Lancia Dedra | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Consul | Dedra |
Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 63 L |