1956 Ford Consul vs. 1972 Morgan 4
To start off, 1972 Morgan 4 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 429 kg more than 1972 Morgan 4.
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 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1972 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1972 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Consul | 4 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
