1970 Fiat 500 vs. 1955 Ford Consul
To start off, 1970 Fiat 500 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ford Consul (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Consul weights approximately 535 kg more than 1970 Fiat 500. 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, 1955 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 500 | 1955 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | Consul |
Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2550 mm |