1956 Ford Consul vs. 2005 MCC ForTwo
To start off, 2005 MCC ForTwo is newer by 49 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, 2005 MCC ForTwo (49 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 MCC ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 359 kg more than 2005 MCC ForTwo.
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, 1956 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MCC ForTwo. (80 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 2005 MCC ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | MCC |
| Model | Consul | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1810 mm |
