1956 Ford Consul vs. 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S is newer by 48 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 604 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S weights approximately 89 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, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 625 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
Make | Ford | Koenigsegg |
Model | Consul | CC8S |
Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 655 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 752 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4191 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1989 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1069 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2659 mm |