Ford Consul 1956 specs
General information
| Model: | Ford Consul |
| Year: | 1956 |
| Category: | Midsize family cars |
| Manufacturer: | Ford |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 1703 ccm |
| Max power: | 48 PS (36 kW) at 4400 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 124 Nm at 2300 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 7.8:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 82.6 x 79.5 mm (3.3 x 3.1 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 3-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 128 km/h (79.5 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0441 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors: | 4 |
| Passenger space: | 4620 litres (1221 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1089 kg (2400.8 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4380 mm (172.4 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1750 mm (68.9 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1570 mm (61.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2660 mm (104.7 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 47 litres (12.42 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
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