1959 Ford Consul vs. 1994 Volvo 440
To start off, 1994 Volvo 440 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 1,720 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Volvo 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Volvo 440 (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volvo 440 weights approximately 1 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, 1994 Volvo 440, 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 Volvo 440 (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1994 Volvo 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1994 Volvo 440 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Consul | 440 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |