1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1969 Dodge Dart is newer by 13 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Dart (156 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 309 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, 1969 Dodge Dart (295 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Dodge Dart | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Dart | Consul |
Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 47 L |