1954 Ford Consul vs. 1981 Renault 5
To start off, 1981 Renault 5 is newer by 27 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 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Renault 5 (158 HP) has 118 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Renault 5 weights approximately 5 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, 1981 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 1981 Renault 5 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Consul | 5 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |