1956 Ford Consul vs. 1994 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1994 Holden Statesman 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 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Holden Statesman (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Holden Statesman weights approximately 476 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 Holden Statesman (386 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1994 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 1994 Holden Statesman 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 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1994 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Consul | Statesman |
Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 4987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |