1956 Ford Consul vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 53 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, 2009 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul.
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, 1956 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Consul | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 128 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 33 L |