1965 Abarth 1300 vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 1965 Abarth 1300 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth 1300 (137 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Consul weights approximately 152 kg more than 1965 Abarth 1300.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 1300 | 1963 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1300 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |
