1957 Ford Consul vs. 1975 Renault 30
To start off, 1975 Renault 30 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Renault 30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Renault 30 (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Renault 30 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Renault 30 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1957 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 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 1957 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Renault 30, 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, 1975 Renault 30 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1975 Renault 30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Consul | 1975 Renault 30 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Consul | 30 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1701 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 66 L |