1986 Cadillac Allante vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1986 Cadillac Allante 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 4,087 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Cadillac Allante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Cadillac Allante (169 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Cadillac Allante should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Cadillac Allante weights approximately 504 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.
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, 1986 Cadillac Allante, 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, 1986 Cadillac Allante (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1986 Cadillac Allante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 1986 Cadillac Allante 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 Cadillac Allante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Cadillac Allante | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Allante | Consul |
Year Released | 1986 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4087 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 47 L |