1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (93 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Consul weights approximately 495 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
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, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (197 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm). This means 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1951 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | Consul |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
