1956 Ford Consul vs. 1994 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1994 Ford Mustang is newer by 38 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Mustang weights approximately 301 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, 1994 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 1994 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1994 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | Mustang |
Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 96.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |