1959 Ford Consul vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 780 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 Porsche Panamera 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, 2011 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Consul | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 100 L |
