1956 Ford Consul vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa
To start off, 2001 Toyota Verossa 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Verossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Verossa (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Verossa should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Verossa weights approximately 441 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, 2001 Toyota Verossa (377 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Verossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 2001 Toyota Verossa has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Verossa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 2001 Toyota Verossa | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Consul | Verossa |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
