1956 Ford Consul vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Korando 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 751 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.
Because 2009 SsangYong Korando 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, 2009 SsangYong Korando 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, 2009 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Consul | Korando |
Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
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 | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 128 km/hour | 143 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1840 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 | 70 L |