1962 Abarth 2400 vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 1962 Abarth 2400 is newer by 4 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 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 30 kg more than 1962 Abarth 2400.
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, 1962 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1962 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 2400 | 1958 Ford Consul | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 2400 | Consul |
Year Released | 1962 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2323 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |