1959 Ford Zodiac vs. 1964 Ford Consul
To start off, 1964 Ford Consul is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 410 kg more than 1964 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, 1959 Ford Zodiac (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Zodiac | 1964 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Zodiac | Consul |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2500 mm |
