1956 Ford Consul vs. 1949 Lancia Aprilia
To start off, 1956 Ford Consul is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Lancia Aprilia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Lancia Aprilia would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1949 Lancia Aprilia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Consul | Aprilia |
Year Released | 1956 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |