1988 Ford Sierra vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1988 Ford Sierra is newer by 32 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, 1988 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 74 kg more than 1988 Ford Sierra.
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, 1956 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Sierra | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Sierra | Consul |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
