1956 Ford Consul vs. 1975 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1975 Mercury Comet 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercury Comet (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Comet weights approximately 341 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 Mercury Comet (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1975 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Consul | Comet |
Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |