1956 Ford Consul vs. 1996 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1996 Opel Corsa is newer by 40 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, 1996 Opel Corsa (53 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 109 kg more than 1996 Opel Corsa.
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, 1996 Opel Corsa, 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, 1956 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Corsa. (83 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1996 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Consul | Corsa |
Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 72.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 44 L |