1956 Ford Consul vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1963 Ford Zodiac is newer by 7 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 184 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, 1963 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Consul | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |
