1967 Fiat 600 vs. 1955 Ford Consul
To start off, 1967 Fiat 600 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ford Consul (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Consul weights approximately 215 kg more than 1967 Fiat 600. 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, 1955 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 600 | 1955 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
