1956 Ford Consul vs. 2010 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 54 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, 2010 Daihatsu Copen (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Daihatsu Copen should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 184 kg more than 2010 Daihatsu Copen.
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, 2010 Daihatsu Copen, 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 (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daihatsu Copen. (101 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 2010 Daihatsu Copen | |
Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
Model | Consul | Copen |
Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 659 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 56.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 128 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 40 L |