2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 53 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Dakota (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul.
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, 2009 Dodge Dakota (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | Consul |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 47 L |
