1956 Ford Consul vs. 2011 Peugeot iOn
To start off, 2011 Peugeot iOn is newer by 55 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. In terms of performance, 2011 Peugeot iOn (63 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Peugeot iOn should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 9 kg more than 2011 Peugeot iOn.
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, 2011 Peugeot iOn (180 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 Peugeot iOn will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 2011 Peugeot iOn | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Consul | iOn |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Top Speed | 128 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1475 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
