1962 Abarth 750 vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 1962 Abarth 750 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,506 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 750 (43 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Consul weights approximately 510 kg more than 1962 Abarth 750.
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, 1950 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 750 | 1950 Ford Consul | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 750 | Consul |
Year Released | 1962 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 57 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |