1959 Ford Consul vs. 1999 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 1999 Toyota Yaris 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Yaris (84 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 115 kg more than 1999 Toyota Yaris.
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, 1999 Toyota Yaris, 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, 1999 Toyota Yaris (131 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1999 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Consul | Yaris |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |