1959 Ford Consul vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2008 Toyota RAV4 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 2,231 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (134 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 580 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 2008 Toyota RAV4 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, 2008 Toyota RAV4 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, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 2008 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Consul | RAV4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2231 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |