1960 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1960 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 1 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 1,899 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fiat Campagnola (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fiat Campagnola should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 210 kg more than 1959 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1960 Fiat Campagnola (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1960 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat Campagnola | 1959 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Campagnola | Consul |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1899 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 47 L |
