1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 1959 Abarth 750 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 750 (43 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 510 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750.
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, 1954 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 750 | 1954 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
