1961 Abarth 1300 vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 1961 Abarth 1300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 1300 (137 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 450 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1300.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 1300 | 1958 Ford Consul | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1300 | Consul |
Year Released | 1961 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 47 L |