1951 Ford Consul vs. 1984 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 205 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 205 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 205 (59 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Consul weights approximately 165 kg more than 1984 Peugeot 205.
Because 1951 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 205, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Peugeot 205 (106 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Consul | 1984 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Consul | 205 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |
