1956 Ford Consul vs. 1977 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1977 Toyota Cressida 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Cressida (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 31 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, 1977 Toyota Cressida (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Cressida 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 Cressida | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Consul | Cressida |
Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 88.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 61 L |