1959 Ford Consul vs. 1996 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1996 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 37 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Suzuki Vitara (77 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Vitara should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 84 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Vitara.
Because 1996 Suzuki Vitara 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, 1996 Suzuki Vitara 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, 1959 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1996 Suzuki Vitara | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Consul | Vitara |
Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 42 L |