1966 Fiat 2300 vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1966 Fiat 2300 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 221 kg more than 1956 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, 1966 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 2300 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 2300 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |
