1974 Fiat 126 vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 1974 Fiat 126 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ford Consul (40 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 126. (23 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Consul weights approximately 465 kg more than 1974 Fiat 126. 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, 1951 Ford Consul (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 126 | 1951 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 126 | Consul |
Year Released | 1974 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 593 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 39 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2550 mm |