1956 Ford Consul vs. 1996 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1996 Skoda Felicia 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Skoda Felicia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Skoda Felicia (63 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Skoda Felicia should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 26 kg more than 1996 Skoda Felicia.
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 Skoda Felicia, 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 (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Skoda Felicia. (124 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1996 Skoda Felicia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Consul | Felicia |
Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |