1959 Ford Consul vs. 2001 Toyota Pod
To start off, 2001 Toyota Pod is newer by 42 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 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Pod (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Pod should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 145 kg more than 2001 Toyota Pod.
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, 2001 Toyota Pod, 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, 2001 Toyota Pod (430 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Pod will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 2001 Toyota Pod | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Consul | Pod |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 944 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |
