1962 DKW Junior vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1962 DKW Junior is newer by 6 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, 1956 Ford Consul (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1962 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1962 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 386 kg more than 1962 DKW Junior. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1962 DKW Junior, 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 (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DKW Junior. (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 DKW Junior | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | DKW | Ford |
| Model | Junior | Consul |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 739 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 47 L |
