1967 Ford Zephyr vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1967 Ford Zephyr 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 161 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, 1967 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Zephyr | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Zephyr | Consul |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2660 mm |
