1995 Fiat Barchetta vs. 1962 Ford Consul
To start off, 1995 Fiat Barchetta is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Fiat Barchetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Fiat Barchetta weights approximately 278 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 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 1962 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Fiat Barchetta, 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, 1995 Fiat Barchetta (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1995 Fiat Barchetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Fiat Barchetta | 1962 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Barchetta | Consul |
Year Released | 1995 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 58.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2500 mm |