1956 Ford Consul vs. 1994 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1994 TVR Cerbera 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 TVR Cerbera (290 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul.
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 TVR Cerbera (477 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1994 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Consul | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 477 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 128 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 57 L |
