1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1962 Ford Consul
To start off, 1962 Ford Consul is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Consul (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 348 kg more than 1962 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, 1953 Fiat 1400 (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1953 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Fiat 1400 | 1962 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1400 | Consul |
Year Released | 1953 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |