1956 Ford Consul vs. 1988 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1988 Opel Corsa 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Opel Corsa (73 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 341 kg more than 1988 Opel Corsa.
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, 1988 Opel Corsa, 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 (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Corsa. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1988 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Consul | Corsa |
Year Released | 1956 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |