1963 Fiat 500 vs. 1962 Ford Consul
To start off, 1963 Fiat 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Consul (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Consul weights approximately 397 kg more than 1963 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 500 | 1962 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 65.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| 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 | 485 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |
