1956 Ford Consul vs. 2004 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2004 Mercury Montego 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 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Montego (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 641 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 2004 Mercury Montego 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, 2004 Mercury Montego 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, 2004 Mercury Montego (326 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 2004 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Consul | Montego |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2870 mm |
