1996 Citroen Saxo vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1996 Citroen Saxo is newer by 37 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, 1996 Citroen Saxo (118 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Saxo should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 154 kg more than 1996 Citroen Saxo.
Because 1959 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Saxo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Citroen Saxo (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Saxo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Saxo | 1959 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Saxo | Consul |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2660 mm |
