1959 Ford Consul vs. 1973 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 1973 Lancia Fulvia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lancia Fulvia (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Fulvia 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 1973 Lancia Fulvia.
Because 1959 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Fulvia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Lancia Fulvia (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1973 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1973 Lancia Fulvia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Consul | Fulvia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |