1956 Ford Consul vs. 1966 ZAZ Jalta
To start off, 1966 ZAZ Jalta is newer by 10 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, 1956 Ford Consul (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1966 ZAZ Jalta. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1966 ZAZ Jalta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 459 kg more than 1966 ZAZ Jalta. 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, 1956 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 ZAZ Jalta. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 ZAZ Jalta.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1966 ZAZ Jalta | |
Make | Ford | ZAZ |
Model | Consul | Jalta |
Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 54.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2030 mm |