1956 Ford Consul vs. 1998 Lotus Emme
To start off, 1998 Lotus Emme is newer by 42 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus Emme is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Emme (260 HP) has 213 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Emme should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 411 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme.
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, 1998 Lotus Emme (354 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus Emme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1998 Lotus Emme | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Consul | Emme |
Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 260 HP |
Torque | 124 Nm | 354 Nm |
Top Speed | 128 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2770 mm |