1956 Ford Consul vs. 2004 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2004 SsangYong Chairman H 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 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 541 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 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 2004 SsangYong Chairman H 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. 2004 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 2004 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Consul | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| 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 | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |
