1956 DKW Munga vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, both 1956 DKW Munga and 1956 Ford Consul were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Consul (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1956 DKW Munga. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1956 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 DKW Munga weights approximately 191 kg more than 1956 Ford Consul.
Because 1956 DKW Munga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 DKW Munga will offer significantly more control. 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, 1956 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 DKW Munga. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
1956 DKW Munga | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | DKW | Ford |
Model | Munga | Consul |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 896 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |