1984 Ford Orion vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1984 Ford Orion is newer by 28 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, 1984 Ford Orion (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 139 kg more than 1984 Ford Orion.
Because 1956 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Orion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Orion | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Orion | Consul |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 128 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 47 L |
