1959 Ford Consul vs. 1999 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1999 Opel Frontera is newer by 40 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 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Frontera (114 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 731 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 1999 Opel Frontera 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, 1999 Opel Frontera 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, 1999 Opel Frontera (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 1999 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Consul | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
