Ford Consul Mk I

Ford Consul Mk1 at Goodwood Breakfast Club, April 2009

Ford Consul Mk1 at Goodwood Breakfast Club, April 2009

Ford Consul Mk I - key facts

  • Introduced in 1951, the end came for the Ford Consul Mk I in 1956.
  • The 4 cylinder engine acheived a maximum power of 47 bhp.
  • The Ford Consul Mk I accelerated from 0 to 60mph in 27.2 seconds.
  • The maximum speed of the Ford Consul Mk I was 73 mph.
Ford Consul Mk I Specifications
From 1951
Until 1956
Bodywork
Dimensions
Length13ft 9in4m
Width5ft 3in1.63m
Kerb Weight2436lb/1ton1105kg
Engine
Engine displacement1508cc92cu in
Cylinders4
Cylinder LayoutInline
Valve operationOverhead valve
Power Output47bhp @ 4400rpm46PS @ 4400rpm
Specific Output31bhp/litre0.51bhp/cu in
Torque Output72lbft @ 2400rpm98Nm @ 2400rpm
Specific Torque65Nm/litre
Fuel TypePetrol
Fuel systemSingle Carburettor
Carburettor makeZenith
Performance
Power to weight43bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph17.8 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph27.2 seconds
Standing Qtr mile24.1 seconds
Top speed73mph117km/h
Fuel consumption24mpg10km/l
Chassis
Engine locationFront
Engine alignmentLongitudinal
Driven wheelsRear
Front SuspensionIndependent Coil Spring
Rear SuspensionBeam axle half eliptic leaf
BrakesDrums front and rear
Gearbox type3 speed Manual
Number of gears3
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