1959 Ford Consul vs. 2009 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR3 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, 2009 Land Rover LR3 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, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul. 2009 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 2009 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Consul | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
