1962 Ford Consul vs. 1992 Renault 19
To start off, 1992 Renault 19 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Renault 19 (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Renault 19 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Renault 19 weights approximately 213 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 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 1962 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Renault 19, 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, both vehicles can yield 85 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Consul | 1992 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Consul | 19 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 64.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2550 mm |
