1971 Fiat 500 vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1971 Fiat 500 is newer by 14 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 1,701 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford Consul (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 570 kg more than 1971 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, 1957 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 500 | 1957 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | Consul |
Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 497 cc | 1701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 47 L |