1959 Ford Consul vs. 1998 Opel Speedster
To start off, 1998 Opel Speedster 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 135 kg more than 1998 Opel Speedster.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 Opel Speedster (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1998 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Consul | Speedster |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |