1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 1965 Fiat Coupe is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Coupe (148 HP) has 108 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 185 kg more than 1951 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Fiat Coupe (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 1951 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Coupe | Consul |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
