1956 Ford Consul vs. 1974 Lamborghini Bravo
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Bravo 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 2,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lamborghini Bravo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Bravo (297 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Bravo should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 4 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Bravo.
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, 1974 Lamborghini Bravo (327 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1974 Lamborghini Bravo | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Consul | Bravo |
Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 327 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 64.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 128 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 120 L |