1959 Ford Consul vs. 1995 Rover 200
To start off, 1995 Rover 200 is newer by 36 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 200 weights approximately 105 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Rover 200 (233 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 1995 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Consul | 200 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
