1956 Ford Consul vs. 1974 Austin Marina
To start off, 1974 Austin Marina is newer by 18 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 209 kg more than 1974 Austin Marina.
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 (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Marina. 1974 Austin Marina 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. 1974 Austin Marina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1974 Austin Marina | |
Make | Ford | Austin |
Model | Consul | Marina |
Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |