1969 Ford Capri vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 171 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | Consul |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 47 L |
