1957 Fiat 1200 vs. 1966 Ford Consul
To start off, 1966 Ford Consul is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,219 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fiat 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fiat 1200 (53 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 143 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Ford Consul (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 1200 | 1966 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1200 | Consul |
Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1219 cc | 1181 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 45 HP |
Torque | 81 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 58.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 40 L |