1956 Ford Consul vs. 1963 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1963 Skoda Felicia 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Skoda Felicia (49 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Skoda Felicia should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 199 kg more than 1963 Skoda Felicia.
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, 1956 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1963 Skoda Felicia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Consul | Felicia |
Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 30 L |