1959 Ford Consul vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 32 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 366 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1991 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | Falcon |
Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |