1959 Ford Consul vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2004 Mazda Tribute is newer by 45 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda Tribute (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 417 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mazda Tribute (266 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Consul | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 62 L |
