1956 Ford Consul vs. 1965 Willys-Overland Interlagos
To start off, 1965 Willys-Overland Interlagos is newer by 9 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, 1965 Willys-Overland Interlagos (52 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Willys-Overland Interlagos should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 546 kg more than 1965 Willys-Overland Interlagos.
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 (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (76 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Willys-Overland Interlagos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1965 Willys-Overland Interlagos | |
| Make | Ford | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Consul | Interlagos |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2110 mm |
