1959 Ford Consul vs. 2005 Nissan Almera

To start off, 2005 Nissan Almera is newer by 46 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 1,769 cc, 2005 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Almera (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Almera should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Almera weights approximately 671 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.

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, 2005 Nissan Almera, 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, 2005 Nissan Almera (161 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Ford Consul 2005 Nissan Almera
Make Ford Nissan
Model Consul Almera
Year Released 1959 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1702 cc 1769 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 47 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 124 Nm 161 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1089 kg 1760 kg
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 60 L


 

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