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Ford Consul
General information | |
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| Model | Ford Consul |
| Year | 1956 |
| Category | Midsize family cars |
| Rating | 55.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 1703 ccm (103.92 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 3-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 1703 ccm (103.92 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 48.00 PS (35 kW or 47 HP) at 4400 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 124.00 Nm (12.6 kgf-m or 91.5 ft.lbs) at 2300 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 7.8:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 82.6 x 79.5 mm (3.3 x 3.1 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 3-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 128.0 km/h (79.5 mph) |
| 0-50 miles | 14.8 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0441 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors | 4 |
| Passenger space | 4620 litres (1,221 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 11 m (421.3 inches) |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1089 kg (2,400.8 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4380 mm (172.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 1750 mm (68.9 inches) |
| Overall height | 1570 mm (61.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2660 mm (104.7 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 47.0 litres (12.42 gallons) |
