1973 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1973 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 17 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, 1973 Daihatsu Consorte (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Daihatsu Consorte should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 416 kg more than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte.
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:
1973 Daihatsu Consorte | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Consorte | Consul |
Year Released | 1973 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 958 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 47 L |