1959 Ford Consul vs. 2009 Tata Indica

To start off, 2009 Tata Indica 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 Tata Indica (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 84 kg more than 2009 Tata Indica.

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 Tata Indica, 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Ford Consul 2009 Tata Indica
Make Ford Tata
Model Consul Indica
Year Released 1959 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1702 cc 1405 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 47 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 124 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 2300 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.6 mm 75.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 79.5 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 1005 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 3680 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1490 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 37 L


 

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