1959 Ford Consul vs. 1995 Peugeot 106
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 106 is newer by 36 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, 1995 Peugeot 106 (100 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 106 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 279 kg more than 1995 Peugeot 106.
Because 1959 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 1959 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 106, 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, 1959 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Peugeot 106. (109 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Peugeot 106.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1995 Peugeot 106 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Consul | 106 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |