1964 Fiat 850 vs. 1962 Ford Consul
To start off, 1964 Fiat 850 is newer by 2 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 20 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 850. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Consul weights approximately 212 kg more than 1964 Fiat 850. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 850. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 850 | 1962 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 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 | 670 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 40 L |
