1959 Ford Consul vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 48 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 544 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 2007 Subaru Forester 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, 2007 Subaru Forester 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, 2007 Subaru Forester (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul. 2007 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Consul | Forester |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |
