2009 Ford Expedition vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition 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 Ford Expedition (365 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 2009 Ford Expedition 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 Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Expedition | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Expedition | Consul |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 47 L |
