1964 Fiat Berline vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1964 Fiat Berline is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat Berline weights approximately 190 kg more than 1957 Ford Consul. 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, 1964 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1964 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat Berline | 1957 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Berline | Consul |
Year Released | 1964 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 47 L |