1956 Ford Consul vs. 1989 Renault 21
To start off, 1989 Renault 21 is newer by 33 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 2,067 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Renault 21 (106 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Renault 21 weights approximately 1 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, 1989 Renault 21, 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, 1989 Renault 21 (159 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm). This means 1989 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1989 Renault 21 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Consul | 21 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2067 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 159 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82 mm |
Top Speed | 128 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |