1959 Ford Consul vs. 2005 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2005 TVR Tamora 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 59 kg more than 2005 TVR Tamora.
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, 2005 TVR Tamora (381 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 2005 TVR Tamora | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Consul | Tamora |
Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 3605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 65 L |