1954 Ford Consul vs. 1962 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1962 Peugeot 404 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Peugeot 404 (72 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1954 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1962 Peugeot 404 (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 1962 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Consul | 404 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 72 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
