1956 Ford Consul vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Korando 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 696 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Korando (258 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 2007 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Consul | Korando |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 76 L |
