1958 Ford Consul vs. 1998 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1998 Renault Laguna is newer by 40 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 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Laguna (118 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Laguna weights approximately 240 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, 1998 Renault Laguna, 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, 1998 Renault Laguna (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Consul | 1998 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Consul | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
