1959 Ford Consul vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Omega 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (100 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 581 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.
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, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (209 Nm @ 1650 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Consul | Omega |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |