1955 Fiat 500 vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1956 Ford Consul is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Consul (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 479 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 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | Consul |
Year Released | 1955 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 47 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 |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 47 L |