1956 Ford Consul vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 50 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, 1956 Ford Consul (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 271 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo. 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, 1956 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (101 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Consul | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 22 L |