1949 Fiat 1500 vs. 1953 Ford Consul
To start off, 1953 Ford Consul is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Fiat 1500 (47 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1953 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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Fiat 1500 | 1953 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1500 | Consul |
Year Released | 1949 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 40 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2550 mm |