1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 294 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Consul |
Year Released | 1976 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 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 | 1380 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 47 L |