1958 Fiat 1400 vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 1958 Fiat 1400 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,506 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Fiat 1400 (53 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1950 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, 1950 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Fiat 1400 | 1950 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1400 | Consul |
Year Released | 1958 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 88 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |