1959 Ford Consul vs. 1998 Mercury Villager

To start off, 1998 Mercury Villager is newer by 39 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Villager (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Villager weights approximately 720 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, 1998 Mercury Villager, 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.

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