1959 Ford Consul vs. 1971 Renault 15
To start off, 1971 Renault 15 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Renault 15 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Renault 15 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 69 kg more than 1971 Renault 15.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Renault 15 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 Renault 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 1971 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Consul | 15 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 38 L |
