1951 Ford Consul vs. 2010 Fiat Stilo
To start off, 2010 Fiat Stilo is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,446 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 220 kg more than 1951 Ford Consul.
Because 1951 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 1951 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Stilo, 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, 2010 Fiat Stilo (221 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Consul | 2010 Fiat Stilo | |
Make | Ford | Fiat |
Model | Consul | Stilo |
Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |