1956 Ford Consul vs. 1990 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1990 Nissan Presea is newer by 34 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), 1990 Nissan Presea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Presea (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Presea weights approximately 4 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, 1990 Nissan Presea, 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, 1990 Nissan Presea (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1990 Nissan Presea | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Consul | Presea |
Year Released | 1956 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |