1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Consul weights approximately 49 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
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, 1972 Fiat 124 (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1950 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Consul |
Year Released | 1972 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 153 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2550 mm |