1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 1950 Ford Consul is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,506 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ford Consul (40 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Consul weights approximately 255 kg more than 1948 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Fiat 500 | 1950 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | Consul |
Year Released | 1948 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 40 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |