1956 Ford Consul vs. 2008 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2008 Tata Indigo 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Indigo weights approximately 60 kg more than 1956 Ford Consul.
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, 2008 Tata Indigo, 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, 1956 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 2008 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Consul | Indigo |
Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 127 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 42 L |