1956 Ford Consul vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 37 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, 1993 Rover 200 (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 46 kg more than 1993 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 200 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Consul | 200 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
