1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1972 Fiat 125 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 120 kg more than 1972 Fiat 125.
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 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 125 | 1959 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 125 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 47 L |
