1956 Ford Consul vs. 1980 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1980 Holden Gemini is newer by 24 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Gemini (67 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 134 kg more than 1980 Holden Gemini.
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, 1956 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Gemini. 1980 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1980 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Consul | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
