1975 Ford Capri vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 19 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, 1975 Ford Capri (55 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 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 79 kg more than 1975 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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Consul |
Year Released | 1975 | 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 | 55 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |