1956 Ford Consul vs. 1972 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 1972 Ford Galaxie is newer by 16 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 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Galaxie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Galaxie (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 783 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, 1972 Ford Galaxie (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 1972 Ford Galaxie has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Galaxie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1972 Ford Galaxie | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Consul | Galaxie |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 5765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1869 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 83 L |
