1964 Ford Consul vs. 1999 Peugeot 607
To start off, 1999 Peugeot 607 is newer by 35 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 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Peugeot 607 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Peugeot 607 (160 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot 607 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 668 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, 1999 Peugeot 607, 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, 1999 Peugeot 607 (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul. 1999 Peugeot 607 has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Peugeot 607 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Consul | 1999 Peugeot 607 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Consul | 607 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |
