1956 Ford Consul vs. 1986 Skoda L
To start off, 1986 Skoda L is newer by 30 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, 1986 Skoda L (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Skoda L should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 204 kg more than 1986 Skoda L.
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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1986 Skoda L | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Consul | L |
Year Released | 1956 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 72.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |