1975 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 1975 Fiat Mirafiori is newer by 24 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 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Fiat Mirafiori is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat Mirafiori (74 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat Mirafiori should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Consul weights approximately 30 kg more than 1975 Fiat Mirafiori.
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 Mirafiori (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat Mirafiori will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Fiat Mirafiori | 1951 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Mirafiori | Consul |
Year Released | 1975 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1583 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 124 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2550 mm |