1987 Chevrolet Celebrity vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity 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 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity weights approximately 274 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, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity, 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, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity 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. 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Celebrity | Consul |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2660 mm |
