1996 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1956 Ford Consul

To start off, 1996 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 40 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 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Berlingo (59 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 13 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, 1996 Citroen Berlingo, 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 (124 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. (116 Nm). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. 1996 Citroen Berlingo 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. 1996 Citroen Berlingo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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