1980 Fiat Panda vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 1980 Fiat Panda is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Fiat Panda (48 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Fiat Panda weights approximately 38 kg more than 1963 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 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 1963 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm). This means 1980 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Fiat Panda | 1963 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Panda | Consul |
Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 782 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |