1956 Ford Consul vs. 1984 Lancia Trevi
To start off, 1984 Lancia Trevi is newer by 28 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, 1984 Lancia Trevi (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Trevi should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lancia Trevi weights approximately 56 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, 1984 Lancia Trevi, 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, 1984 Lancia Trevi (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Trevi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 1984 Lancia Trevi 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. 1984 Lancia Trevi will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1984 Lancia Trevi | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Consul | Trevi |
Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 52 L |