1959 Ford Consul vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma 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 2,693 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul.
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, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Consul | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2693 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 79 L |