1957 Ford Consul vs. 1997 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1997 Peugeot 406 is newer by 40 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Peugeot 406 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 255 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, 1997 Peugeot 406, 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, 1997 Peugeot 406 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1997 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 1997 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Consul | 406 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
