1959 Ford Consul vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 53 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 743 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.
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, 2012 Infiniti M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul. 2012 Infiniti M 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. 2012 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 2012 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Consul | M |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1823 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 76 L |
