1959 Ford Consul vs. 2010 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 51 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, 2010 Daihatsu Materia (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 64 kg more than 2010 Daihatsu Materia.
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, 2010 Daihatsu Materia, 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 2010 Daihatsu Materia. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 2010 Daihatsu Materia | |
| Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
| Model | Consul | Materia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 40 L |
