1963 Ford Consul vs. 1978 Renault 14
To start off, 1978 Renault 14 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 1,218 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Renault 14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Renault 14 (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Renault 14 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Renault 14 weights approximately 88 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 Renault 14, 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 Renault 14 (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Renault 14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 1978 Renault 14 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Consul | 14 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1218 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 48 L |
