1956 Ford Consul vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 231 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, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (174 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Consul | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1320 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |
