1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,506 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (73 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Consul weights approximately 375 kg more than 1968 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Abarth 1300 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1950 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1300 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2550 mm |
