1957 Ford Consul vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,701 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat 500 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1957 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat 500, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Fiat 500 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul. 2012 Fiat 500 has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Fiat 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Consul | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Ford | Fiat |
Model | Consul | 500 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1701 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3546 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1628 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1519 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2301 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 40 L |