1995 Ford Escort vs. 1956 Ford Consul

To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 39 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, 1995 Ford Escort (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 44 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, 1995 Ford Escort, 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, 1956 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.

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