1990 Fiat 126 vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1990 Fiat 126 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Consul (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1990 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 444 kg more than 1990 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, 1956 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Fiat 126 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 126 | Consul |
Year Released | 1990 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 703 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 128 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |