2002 Daewoo Magnus vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 2002 Daewoo Magnus is newer by 43 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Daewoo Magnus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Daewoo Magnus (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Magnus should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Daewoo Magnus weights approximately 461 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 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, 2002 Daewoo Magnus, 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, 2002 Daewoo Magnus (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2002 Daewoo Magnus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Daewoo Magnus | 1959 Ford Consul | |
Make | Daewoo | Ford |
Model | Magnus | Consul |
Year Released | 2002 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 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 | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 47 L |