1956 Ford Consul vs. 2012 Volvo S80
To start off, 2012 Volvo S80 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 2,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S80 weights approximately 673 kg more than 1956 Ford Consul.
Because 2012 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S80 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, 2012 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 2012 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 2012 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Consul | S80 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 127 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1759 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 67 L |