1956 Ford Consul vs. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1956 Ford Consul is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 371 kg more than 1956 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 Jeep Station Wagon 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, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon 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, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1950 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Consul | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
