1956 Ford Consul vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 39 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, 1995 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul.
Because 1995 Lada Niva 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, 1995 Lada Niva 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, 1995 Lada Niva (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1995 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Consul | Niva |
Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 42 L |