1956 Ford Consul vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 57 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 1421 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.
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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE 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. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | Consul | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 2507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2947 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 98 L |
