1956 Ford Consul vs. 1992 Lancia Hyena
To start off, 1992 Lancia Hyena 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Lancia Hyena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Lancia Hyena (251 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lancia Hyena should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Lancia Hyena weights approximately 59 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 1992 Lancia Hyena is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Lancia Hyena will offer significantly more control. 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 Lancia Hyena (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1992 Lancia Hyena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1992 Lancia Hyena | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Consul | Hyena |
Year Released | 1956 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 128 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1148 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2480 mm |