1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 1964 Ford Consul
To start off, 1964 Ford Consul is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Consul (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 33 kg more than 1964 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. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Ford Consul (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (69 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Fiat 1100 | 1964 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1100 | Consul |
Year Released | 1953 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |