1974 Fiat 133 vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 1974 Fiat 133 is newer by 11 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 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Consul (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Consul weights approximately 192 kg more than 1974 Fiat 133. 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, 1963 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 133 | 1963 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 133 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 65.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2590 mm |
