1956 Ford Consul vs. 1960 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1960 Peugeot 404 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Peugeot 404 (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 24 kg more than 1960 Peugeot 404.
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, 1960 Peugeot 404 (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1960 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1960 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Consul | 404 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
