1959 Ford Consul vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 34 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (272 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 911 weights approximately 301 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, 1993 Porsche 911 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Consul | 911 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 73 L |
