1965 Autobianchi Stellina vs. 1962 Ford Consul
To start off, 1965 Autobianchi Stellina is newer by 3 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Consul (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1965 Autobianchi Stellina. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1965 Autobianchi Stellina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Consul weights approximately 122 kg more than 1965 Autobianchi Stellina. 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 (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Autobianchi Stellina. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Autobianchi Stellina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Autobianchi Stellina | 1962 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Ford |
| Model | Stellina | Consul |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
