1956 Ford Consul vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 21 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 121 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina.
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, 1977 Toyota Carina (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Consul | Carina |
Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |