1987 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 31 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1139 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, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Lagonda | Consul |
Year Released | 1987 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2660 mm |