1956 Ford Consul vs. 1970 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1970 Nissan Skyline is newer by 14 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Skyline (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 1 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, 1970 Nissan Skyline (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1970 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Consul | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
