1956 Ford Consul vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 52 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 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1028 kg more than 1956 Ford Consul.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Consul | Defender |
Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 124 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 128 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 93 L |