1956 Ford Consul vs. 1992 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 36 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 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 495 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 333 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, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1992 Jaguar XJ220 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Consul | XJ220 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 642 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
