1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 1968 Fiat 850 is newer by 17 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 850 (51 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Consul weights approximately 330 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850.
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, 1951 Ford Consul (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1951 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2550 mm |
