1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1952 Ford Consul
To start off, 1961 Abarth 700 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 700 (45 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Consul weights approximately 475 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700.
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, 1952 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (61 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1952 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 700 | 1952 Ford Consul | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 700 | Consul |
Year Released | 1961 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 61 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |