1979 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 20 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1111 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.
Because 1979 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Chevrolet Suburban | 1959 Ford Consul | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Suburban | Consul |
Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2660 mm |