1956 Ford Consul vs. 1989 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 1989 Nissan Prairie 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Prairie (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 114 kg more than 1989 Nissan Prairie.
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 Nissan Prairie, 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 (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Prairie.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1989 Nissan Prairie | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Consul | Prairie |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
