1984 Fiat Panda vs. 1964 Ford Consul
To start off, 1984 Fiat Panda is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Fiat Panda (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Consul weights approximately 21 kg more than 1984 Fiat Panda.
Because 1984 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Fiat Panda 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, 1964 Ford Consul (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat Panda. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat Panda | 1964 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Panda | Consul |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 965 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 45 L |
