1977 Fiat 126 vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1977 Fiat 126 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Consul (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 509 kg more than 1977 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, 1959 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 126 | 1959 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 47 L |
