
The Ford Consul Mk 2 was introduced in 1956 along with the Mk 2 version of its bigger 6 cylinder brothers the Zephyr and Zodiac. The Mk 2 Consul engine was the 4 cylinder unit from the Mk 1 but with an increase in capacity from 1508cc to 1703cc. Apart from the saloon model the Consul Mk 2 was also available as a convertible, or as an estate. These estates were in actual fact saloons that had been converted by the coachbuilding firm Abbott of Farnham. In 1957 a Consul De Luxe was introduced with improved interior trim, and in 1959 there were some styling changes which included a lower roof line. The Consul became known as the Consul 375 in 1961 to distinguish it form Fords new (but totally unrelated) Consul Classic. Ford ended production of the Mk 2 Consul in 1962.
Specifications (saloon) |
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Model |
Consul Mk II |
Years Produced |
1956-1962 |
Body Type |
4 door saloon, all steel unitary construction |
Length |
14ft 4in |
Width |
5ft 9in |
Weight |
2492lbs |
Engine |
1703cc 4 cylinder inline overhead valve |
Power |
59 bhp @ 4400 rpm |
Torque |
91lb ft @ 2300 rpm |
Gearbox |
Column change 3 speed, synchro on 2nd & top. Optional overdrive |
Driven Wheels |
Rear |
Brakes |
Drums all round - front discs optional from 1960, standard from 1961 |
Front Suspension |
Independent, MacPherson strut |
Rear Suspension |
Leaf Spring, live axle |
Performance |
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Model |
Consul Mk II |
Top Speed |
75 mph |
0-60 mph |
29.0 seconds |
Fuel Consumption |
24 mpg approx |
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