1963 Ford Consul vs. 1978 Peugeot 305
To start off, 1978 Peugeot 305 is newer by 15 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 1,472 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Peugeot 305 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Peugeot 305 (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Peugeot 305 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 305 weights approximately 58 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, 1978 Peugeot 305, 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, 1978 Peugeot 305 (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Peugeot 305 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1978 Peugeot 305 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Consul | 305 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |