1980 Fiat Panda vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1980 Fiat Panda is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Consul (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1980 Fiat Panda. (48 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 266 kg more than 1980 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Fiat Panda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Panda (147 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm). This means 1980 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Fiat Panda | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Panda | Consul |
Year Released | 1980 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 127 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1086 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |