2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 47 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 487 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 2003 Ford Mustang 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. 2003 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Mustang | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Consul |
Year Released | 2003 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 47 L |