1959 Ford Consul vs. 2011 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Equator 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 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Suzuki Equator (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 105 kg more than 2011 Suzuki Equator.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Suzuki Equator (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 2011 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Consul | Equator |
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 | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 80 L |