1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1955 Ford Consul
To start off, 1961 Fiat 1300 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 1300 (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Consul weights approximately 85 kg more than 1961 Fiat 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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Fiat 1300 (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 1300 | 1955 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1300 | Consul |
Year Released | 1961 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2550 mm |