1956 Ford Consul vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Renault Laguna is newer by 51 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Laguna (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 336 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, 2007 Renault Laguna, 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, 2007 Renault Laguna (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Consul | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 128 km/hour | 204 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 | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
