1956 Ford Consul vs. 1998 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 1998 Nissan Pickup 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Pickup (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 681 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 1998 Nissan Pickup 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, 1998 Nissan Pickup 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, 1998 Nissan Pickup (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1998 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Consul | Pickup |
Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2960 mm |