1959 Ford Consul vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 47 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 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mariner (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 845 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 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Mercury Mariner (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Consul | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 62 L |
