2009 Ford E-150 vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 117 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150.
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 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 2009 Ford E-150 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. 2009 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-150 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | E-150 | Consul |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 47 L |
