1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera is newer by 6 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, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera (51 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 435 kg more than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1954 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Spider Riviera | Consul |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 832 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
