1980 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1980 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 21 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Fiat Campagnola (79 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Fiat Campagnola should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 530 kg more than 1959 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 Fiat Campagnola (148 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Fiat Campagnola | 1959 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Campagnola | Consul |
Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 47 L |