1959 Ford Consul vs. 2009 Lada Kalina
To start off, 2009 Lada Kalina 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 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lada Kalina (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lada Kalina should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 9 kg more than 2009 Lada Kalina.
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 Lada Kalina, 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, 1959 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 2009 Lada Kalina | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Consul | Kalina |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |