1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1963 Buick Riviera is newer by 7 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 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Buick Riviera (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 771 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, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 1963 Buick Riviera 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. 1963 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | Consul |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 47 L |
