1976 Fiat 126 vs. 1953 Ford Consul

To start off, 1976 Fiat 126 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ford Consul (40 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 126. (23 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Consul weights approximately 470 kg more than 1976 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, 1953 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1953 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 126.

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