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General image of a 1957 Ford . Picture credit: Ford. Send us a photo of a 1956 Ford Consul. | |
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| Model: | Consul | | Year: | 1956 | | Rating: | 55.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars | | | Main features, safety and ecconomy |
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| Engine size: | 1703 ccm (103.92 cubic inches) | | Engine and transmission |
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| 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) | | Valves per cylinder: | 2 | | Speed and acceleration |
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| 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 |
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| Max no. of doors: | 4 | | Passenger space: | 4620 litres (1,221 gallons) | | Steering, brakes and tires |
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| Turn circle: | 11 m (421.3 inches) | | Dimensions and weight |
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| 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) | | Other specifications |
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