1964 Ford Consul vs. 1987 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1987 Peugeot 405 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Peugeot 405 (64 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 328 kg more than 1964 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 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 1964 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Peugeot 405, 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, 1987 Peugeot 405 (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1987 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Consul | 1987 Peugeot 405 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Consul | 405 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |