1996 Fiat Marea vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 1996 Fiat Marea 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 1,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Marea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Marea (145 HP) has 105 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Marea weights approximately 210 kg more than 1950 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 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 1950 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea, 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, 1996 Fiat Marea (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Marea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Marea | 1950 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Marea | Consul |
Year Released | 1996 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 186 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2550 mm |