1966 Ford Consul vs. 2004 Renault Clio
To start off, 2004 Renault Clio is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Clio (252 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Clio weights approximately 694 kg more than 1966 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Renault Clio (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Consul | 2004 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Consul | Clio |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1181 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |
