1998 Abarth Stola vs. 1953 Ford Consul
To start off, 1998 Abarth Stola is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Abarth Stola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Abarth Stola (276 HP) has 236 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Abarth Stola should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Consul weights approximately 250 kg more than 1998 Abarth Stola.
Because 1998 Abarth Stola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Abarth Stola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Abarth Stola (345 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Abarth Stola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Abarth Stola | 1953 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Stola | Consul |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1550 mm |
