1956 Ford Consul vs. 1963 Rover P6
To start off, 1963 Rover P6 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 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover P6 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover P6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P6 weights approximately 191 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 Rover P6 (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1963 Rover P6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1963 Rover P6 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Consul | P6 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 54 L |