1952 Ford Consul vs. 1978 Fiat 131
To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat 131 (59 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat 131 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1952 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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Fiat 131 (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul. 1978 Fiat 131 has automatic transmission and 1952 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1952 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Fiat 131 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Consul | 1978 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | Consul | 131 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
