1959 Ford Consul vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 54 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Z weights approximately 404 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, 2013 Nissan Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 2013 Nissan Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Consul | Z |
Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1493 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4246 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1845 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1315 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 72 L |