1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 36 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 495 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Ford Consul | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Consul |
Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 512 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 47 L |