1956 Ford Consul vs. 1973 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1973 GMC Suburban is newer by 17 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 GMC Suburban (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1214 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.
Because 1973 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1973 GMC Suburban (345 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1973 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 1973 GMC Suburban 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. 1973 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1973 GMC Suburban | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Consul | Suburban |
Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 2300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3300 mm |