1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1964 Ford Consul
To start off, 1969 Fiat 124 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 124 (60 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 124 weights approximately 128 kg more than 1964 Ford Consul. 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, 1969 Fiat 124 (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 124 | 1964 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Consul |
Year Released | 1969 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |