1968 Ford Escort vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort 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 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Consul (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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 Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1959 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Consul |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 47 L |