2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 44 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 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 303 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Consul |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3801 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 47 L |
