1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (49 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Ford Consul (124 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | Consul |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
