1949 Fiat 1500 vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 1958 Ford Consul is newer by 9 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 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 47 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 111 kg more than 1958 Ford Consul.
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 | 1958 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1500 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 47 L |
