1956 Ford Consul vs. 1983 Nissan Bluebird

To start off, 1983 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 27 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 1,950 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Bluebird (57 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 181 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.

Because 1956 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Bluebird, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Bluebird.

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