1952 Fiat 8V vs. 1952 Ford Consul
To start off, both 1952 Fiat 8V and 1952 Ford Consul were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,901 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Fiat 8V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Fiat 8V (106 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Fiat 8V should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Consul weights approximately 115 kg more than 1952 Fiat 8V.
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, 1952 Fiat 8V (145 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1952 Fiat 8V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Fiat 8V | 1952 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 8V | Consul |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
