1958 Ford Consul vs. 1997 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1997 Plymouth Neon is newer by 39 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), 1997 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 20 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, 1997 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, 1997 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1997 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Consul | 1997 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Consul | Neon |
Year Released | 1958 | 1997 |
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 | 47 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4950 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 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 |