1956 Ford Consul vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 43 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (131 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 589 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.
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, 1999 Opel Omega (235 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Consul | Omega |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 75 L |
