1959 Ford Consul vs. 2012 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Jimny 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 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Jimny (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Jimny should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul.
Because 2012 Suzuki Jimny 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, 2012 Suzuki Jimny 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, 1959 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Jimny. (110 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 2012 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Consul | Jimny |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 69.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 40 L |