1956 Ford Consul vs. 1968 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1968 Lotus Elan 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Elan (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 659 kg more than 1968 Lotus Elan.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1968 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Consul | Elan |
Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |