1956 Ford Consul vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, 1958 Trabant P 50 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Consul (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 436 kg more than 1958 Trabant P 50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
| Make | Ford | Trabant |
| Model | Consul | P 50 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2030 mm |
