1955 Ford Consul vs. 1994 Renault Argos
To start off, 1994 Renault Argos is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Renault Argos (90 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Renault Argos should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Consul weights approximately 40 kg more than 1994 Renault Argos.
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, 1994 Renault Argos (104 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm). This means 1994 Renault Argos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul. 1994 Renault Argos has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1955 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Renault Argos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Consul | 1994 Renault Argos | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Consul | Argos |
Year Released | 1955 | 1994 |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1239 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 104 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1005 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2770 mm |