1980 Chrysler 1609 vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1980 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 24 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Chrysler 1609 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chrysler 1609 (101 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chrysler 1609 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chrysler 1609 weights approximately 14 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, 1980 Chrysler 1609 (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 Chrysler 1609 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chrysler 1609 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | 1609 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1812 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
