1996 Fiat Scudo vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1996 Fiat Scudo is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Scudo (78 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Scudo should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 45 kg more than 1996 Fiat Scudo.
Because 1959 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 1959 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Scudo, 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, 1959 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Scudo. (125 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Scudo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Scudo | 1959 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Scudo | Consul |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
