1959 Ford Consul vs. 2009 Ford Focus
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 50 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 123 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus.
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, 2009 Ford Focus, 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, 2009 Ford Focus (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 2009 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Consul | Focus |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 51 L |
