1959 Ford Consul vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 49 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 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 15 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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, 2008 Opel Corsa, 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, 2008 Opel Corsa (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Consul | Corsa |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 124 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |