1971 Chrysler Charger vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1971 Chrysler Charger is newer by 15 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 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Charger (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 271 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, 1971 Chrysler Charger (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Charger | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Charger | Consul |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2660 mm |
