1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1200 is newer by 3 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1200 (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 186 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, 1956 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 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 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1200 | Consul |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 47 L |