1959 Ford Consul vs. 1994 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1994 Nissan Rasheen 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 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Rasheen (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Rasheen should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Rasheen weights approximately 71 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 1994 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Rasheen will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Rasheen (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan Rasheen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 1994 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Consul | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
