1967 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite is newer by 11 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, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 375 kg more than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite.
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 @ 2300 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
Model | Sprite | Consul |
Year Released | 1967 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 47 L |