1959 Ford Consul vs. 1994 Lancia Zeta

To start off, 1994 Lancia Zeta is newer by 35 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), 1994 Lancia Zeta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lancia Zeta (89 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lancia Zeta should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul.

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, 1994 Lancia Zeta, 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, 1994 Lancia Zeta (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1994 Lancia Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul. 1994 Lancia Zeta has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Lancia Zeta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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