1956 Ford Consul vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan 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 5,550 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul.
Because 2007 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 2007 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Consul | Titan |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 5550 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 106 L |
