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Ford Consul GGFL 2300 (107 Hp)
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Ford Consul:
The Ford Consul is a car that was manufactured by Ford of Britain from 1951 until 1962. The name was later revived for a model produced by Ford in both the UK and in Germany from 1972 until 1975.
Between 1951 and 1962, the Consul was the four-cylinder base model of the three-model Ford Zephyr range, comprising Consul, Zephyr, and Zephyr Zodiac. In 1956, the line was restyled. In 1962, the Consul was replaced by the Zephyr 4, the mid-range Zephyr model becoming the Zephyr 6, and the top-of-the-range Zephyr Zodiac just being called the Zodiac. At this point, Consul became a range of smaller cars in its own right, initially the Consul Classic and Consul Capri, shortly joined by the even smaller Consul Cortina. The Consul Classic was only made for two years , before being replaced by the Consul Corsair. The Consul Capri was made from October 1961 until August 1964....(Read more on Wikipedia)
GGFL Overview:
Ford Consul (GGFL). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Ford Consul (GGFL) was produced before the establishment of modern crash testing standards like Euro NCAP. Consequently, it lacks contemporary safety ratings and features, reflecting the automotive safety priorities of its era.
2300 (107 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The top-tier 2.3L V6 engine offered the best performance of the lineup, providing smooth power delivery and comfortable highway cruising, often found in GT models.
Fuel Economy
As the largest engine, it was the least fuel-efficient, but its V6 smoothness and power justified the increased consumption for many buyers.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior for its class
- • Robust and generally reliable engine options
- • Simple mechanics, relatively easy to maintain
- • Classic Ford styling with a strong enthusiast following
Cons:
- • Prone to rust, especially in earlier models
- • Dated safety features compared to modern vehicles
- • Fuel economy is poor by contemporary standards
- • Refinement levels are lower than later generations
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Consul |
| Generation: | GGFL |
| Modification (Engine): | 2300 (107 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1972 |
| End of production: | 1976 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 107 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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