1956 Ford Consul vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Yaris (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 34 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Because 1956 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Yaris, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Yaris (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Consul | Yaris |
Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 128 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 42 L |