1956 Ford Consul vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 32 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 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (153 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Holden Commodore weights approximately 129 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, 1988 Holden Commodore (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 1988 Holden Commodore 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. 1988 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Consul | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
