1956 Ford Consul vs. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio
To start off, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio is newer by 51 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 2,609 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mahindra Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio weights approximately 1424 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, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Mahindra Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 2007 Mahindra Scorpio | |
Make | Ford | Mahindra |
Model | Consul | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2609 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 2510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 56 L |