1978 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 22 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 496 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, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Camaro | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Consul |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
