1998 Acura NSX vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 39 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Acura NSX weights approximately 380 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, 1998 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 1959 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | NSX | Consul |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| 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 | 1460 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 47 L |
