1956 Ford Consul vs. 2012 Citroen C1
To start off, 2012 Citroen C1 is newer by 56 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, 2012 Citroen C1 (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C1 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 289 kg more than 2012 Citroen C1.
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, 2012 Citroen C1, 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 2012 Citroen C1 | |
Make | Ford | Citroen |
Model | Consul | C1 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 128 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 41 L |