1986 Avanti Avanti vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1986 Avanti Avanti is newer by 30 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Avanti Avanti (203 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 611 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, 1986 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1986 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 1986 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Avanti Avanti | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Avanti | Ford |
| Model | Avanti | Consul |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2660 mm |
