1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1968 Fiat 850 is newer by 12 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 51 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 371 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, 1956 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 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 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 47 L |
