1956 Ford Consul vs. 1970 Subaru R-2
To start off, 1970 Subaru R-2 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Consul (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1970 Subaru R-2. (27 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1970 Subaru R-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 626 kg more than 1970 Subaru R-2. 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 (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Subaru R-2. (40 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Subaru R-2.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1970 Subaru R-2 | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Consul | R-2 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1930 mm |