1956 Ford Consul vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 177 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 Porsche 944 (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Consul | 944 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 66 L |
