1959 Ford Consul vs. 1997 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 1997 Mercury Mystique is newer by 38 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 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury Mystique (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 162 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, 1997 Mercury Mystique, 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, 1997 Mercury Mystique (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 1997 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Consul | Mystique |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
