1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 1975 Fiat 130 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (165 HP) has 125 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 50 kg more than 1975 Fiat 130.
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, 1975 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Fiat 130 | 1954 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 130 | Consul |
Year Released | 1975 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3235 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 249 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |