1963 Ford Consul vs. 1969 Renault 12
To start off, 1969 Renault 12 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,565 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Renault 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Renault 12 (113 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Renault 12 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Renault 12 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1963 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 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 1963 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Renault 12, 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, 1969 Renault 12 (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Renault 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 1969 Renault 12 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Consul | 12 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 89 L |
