1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 1600 and 1959 Ford Consul were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1600 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 129 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1600 | 1959 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1600 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
