1958 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1958 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Fiat Campagnola (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Fiat Campagnola should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 204 kg more than 1956 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1958 Fiat Campagnola (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1958 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Fiat Campagnola | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Campagnola | Consul |
Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 47 L |