1956 Ford Consul vs. 1989 Holden Apollo
To start off, 1989 Holden Apollo 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Holden Apollo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Holden Apollo (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Holden Apollo should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Holden Apollo weights approximately 116 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 Holden Apollo, 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 Holden Apollo (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1989 Holden Apollo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1989 Holden Apollo | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Consul | Apollo |
Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |