1983 Fiat 127 vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1983 Fiat 127 is newer by 24 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, 1983 Fiat 127 (49 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Fiat 127 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 259 kg more than 1983 Fiat 127.
Because 1959 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 1959 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Fiat 127, 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, 1959 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat 127. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat 127 | 1959 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 127 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1048 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2660 mm |
