1987 Fiat 126 vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 1987 Fiat 126 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ford Consul (40 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1987 Fiat 126. (24 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1987 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 460 kg more than 1987 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1954 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Fiat 126 | 1954 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2550 mm |
