1959 Ford Consul vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 489 kg more than 1959 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul. 2010 Subaru Forester 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. 2010 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Consul | Forester |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 64 L |
