1956 Ford Consul vs. 1989 Citroen XM
To start off, 1989 Citroen XM is newer by 33 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 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Citroen XM (108 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen XM weights approximately 248 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, 1989 Citroen XM, 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, 1989 Citroen XM (235 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 1989 Citroen XM 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. 1989 Citroen XM will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1989 Citroen XM | |
Make | Ford | Citroen |
Model | Consul | XM |
Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 21.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1337 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 80 L |