1958 Ford Consul vs. 1996 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Neon is newer by 38 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Neon (132 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 29 kg more than 1958 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 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 1958 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Neon, 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, 1996 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul. 1996 Plymouth Neon 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. 1996 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Consul | 1996 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Consul | Neon |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 79 L |
