1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 22 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, 1981 Fiat 131 (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 29 kg more than 1981 Fiat 131.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (110 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat 131 | 1959 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Consul |
Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |