1958 Ford Consul vs. 1990 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1990 Renault Laguna is newer by 32 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Laguna (87 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 84 kg more than 1990 Renault Laguna.
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, 1990 Renault Laguna (181 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm). This means 1990 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul. 1990 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Consul | 1990 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Consul | Laguna |
Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 181 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1005 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |