1956 Ford Consul vs. 1962 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1962 Jaguar MK II is newer by 6 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 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 363 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.
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, 1962 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1962 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1962 Jaguar MK II | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Consul | MK II |
Year Released | 1956 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 90 L |