2005 Dodge Charger vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 2005 Dodge Charger is newer by 49 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Charger (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Charger weights approximately 742 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, 2005 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 2005 Dodge Charger 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. 2005 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Charger | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Charger | Consul |
Year Released | 2005 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 47 L |