1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1953 Ford Consul
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP) has 306 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Consul weights approximately 90 kg more than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
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, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1953 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2550 mm |
