1959 Ford Consul vs. 1995 Saturn SL
To start off, 1995 Saturn SL 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 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Saturn SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Saturn SL (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Saturn SL should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 4 kg more than 1995 Saturn SL.
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, 1995 Saturn SL, 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, 1995 Saturn SL (168 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Saturn SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 1995 Saturn SL | |
| Make | Ford | Saturn |
| Model | Consul | SL |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
