1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 1963 Ford Consul is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 68 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Ford Consul (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 1100 | 1963 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1100 | Consul |
Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
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 | 49 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 58.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |