1964 Abarth 750 vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 1964 Abarth 750 is newer by 6 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 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ford Consul (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 545 kg more than 1964 Abarth 750. 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, 1958 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 750 | 1958 Ford Consul | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 750 | Consul |
Year Released | 1964 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 47 L |