1956 Ford Consul vs. 2007 Peugeot Boxer
To start off, 2007 Peugeot Boxer 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 2,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot Boxer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot Boxer (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot Boxer should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul.
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 Peugeot Boxer (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot Boxer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 2007 Peugeot Boxer | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Consul | Boxer |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 80 L |
