1956 Ford Consul vs. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 669 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, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Consul | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 4127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3030 mm |
