1956 Ford Consul vs. 1984 Renault 25
To start off, 1984 Renault 25 is newer by 28 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 25 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 25 weights approximately 71 kg more than 1956 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 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 1956 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Renault 25, 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 Renault 25 (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1984 Renault 25 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Consul | 25 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 128 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 38 L |