1959 Ford Consul vs. 2004 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2004 Panoz AIV 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Panoz AIV weights approximately 100 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, 2004 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 2004 Panoz AIV | |
Make | Ford | Panoz |
Model | Consul | AIV |
Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 59 L |