1971 Fiat 127 vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 1971 Fiat 127 is newer by 8 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 127 (48 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 127 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 127 weights approximately 48 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.
Because 1963 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 127, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1963 Ford Consul (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 127. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 127 | 1963 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 127 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1049 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 58.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |
