1959 Ford Consul vs. 1975 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 504 is newer by 16 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 243 kg more than 1959 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1975 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1975 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1975 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Consul | 504 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |