1956 Ford Consul vs. 2001 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2001 Smart ForTwo is newer by 45 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, 2001 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 269 kg more than 2001 Smart ForTwo.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 2001 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Consul | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 128 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 33 L |
