2008 Audi A4 vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 2008 Audi A4 is newer by 52 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 1,781 cc, 2008 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A4 weights approximately 401 kg more than 1956 Ford Consul.
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, 2008 Audi A4, 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, 2008 Audi A4 (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi A4 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | A4 | Consul |
Year Released | 2008 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1703 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 225 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 128 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |