1959 Ford Consul vs. 2011 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2011 Nissan Navara is newer by 52 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Navara weights approximately 952 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 2011 Nissan Navara 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, 2011 Nissan Navara 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, 2011 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 2011 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Consul | Navara |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 80 L |