1955 Fiat 500 vs. 1955 Ford Consul
To start off, both 1955 Fiat 500 and 1955 Ford Consul were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ford Consul (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Consul weights approximately 435 kg more than 1955 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fiat 500 | 1955 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | Consul |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |