1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1969 Abarth 1300 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 453 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Abarth 1300 (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1969 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1957 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1300 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 47 L |
