1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1952 Ford Consul
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1200 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1200 (62 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Consul weights approximately 145 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200.
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, 1952 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1200 | 1952 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1200 | Consul |
Year Released | 1959 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 83 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2550 mm |