1960 Fiat 1200 vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 1963 Ford Consul is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 53 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 43 kg more than 1963 Ford Consul.
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, 1963 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 1200 | 1963 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1200 | Consul |
Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 81 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 65.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 40 L |