1956 Ford Consul vs. 1964 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1964 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 8 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, 1964 Sunbeam Alpine (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 86 kg more than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Sunbeam Alpine (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1964 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1964 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Ford | Sunbeam |
| Model | Consul | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 40 L |
