1956 Ford Consul vs. 1995 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1995 Nissan Presea 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 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Presea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Presea (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Presea weights approximately 1 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.
Because 1956 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Presea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Presea (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1995 Nissan Presea | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Consul | Presea |
Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |