1996 Fiat 126 vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 1996 Fiat 126 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,506 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ford Consul (40 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1996 Fiat 126. (25 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Consul weights approximately 400 kg more than 1996 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, 1950 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat 126 | 1950 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 126 | Consul |
Year Released | 1996 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 704 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 25 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 49 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2550 mm |