1956 Ford Consul vs. 2007 Saleen S7
To start off, 2007 Saleen S7 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 703 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Saleen S7 weights approximately 158 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 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 825 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 2007 Saleen S7 | |
Make | Ford | Saleen |
Model | Consul | S7 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 750 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 949 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 128 km/hour | 399 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1981 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1041 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2692 mm |