1958 Buick 40 vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1958 Buick 40 is newer by 2 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 5,971 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Buick 40 weights approximately 754 kg more than 1956 Ford Consul.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Buick 40 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Consul |
Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5971 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 51 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1086 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2660 mm |