1956 Ford Consul vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1968 Holden Monaro is newer by 12 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 3,043 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Monaro (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Monaro weights approximately 204 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, 1968 Holden Monaro (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Consul | Monaro |
Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 3043 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |