1970 Fiat 130 vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 1970 Fiat 130 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 718 kg more than 1963 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 1963 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
