1968 Audi Super 90 vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1968 Audi Super 90 is newer by 9 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 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Audi Super 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Audi Super 90 (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Audi Super 90 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 109 kg more than 1968 Audi Super 90.
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, 1968 Audi Super 90 (147 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 Audi Super 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Audi Super 90 | 1959 Ford Consul | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | Super 90 | Consul |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 47 L |