1956 Ford Consul vs. 2004 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 2004 Suzuki Baleno 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki Baleno (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Baleno should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 171 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Baleno.
Because 1956 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Baleno, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1956 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Baleno. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 2004 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Consul | Baleno |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2490 mm |
