1958 Ford Consul vs. 1969 Simca 1501
To start off, 1969 Simca 1501 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Simca 1501 (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Simca 1501 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 93 kg more than 1969 Simca 1501.
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, both vehicles can yield 124 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Consul | 1969 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Consul | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |
