1956 Ford Consul vs. 1975 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1975 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 19 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 1,992 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lamborghini Urraco (182 HP) has 131 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 14 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, 1975 Lamborghini Urraco (176 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm). This means 1975 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1975 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Consul | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 53.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
