2004 Ford GT vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 2004 Ford GT is newer by 48 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford GT (494 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 447 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford GT weights approximately 431 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, 2004 Ford GT (679 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford GT | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | GT | Consul |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 128 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 47 L |
