2003 Ford Econovan vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 2003 Ford Econovan is newer by 44 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 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Econovan (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Econovan should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Econovan weights approximately 206 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, 2003 Ford Econovan (139 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Econovan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Econovan | 1959 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Econovan | Consul |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2660 mm |
