1998 Fiat Marea vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1998 Fiat Marea is newer by 39 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 1,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Fiat Marea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Fiat Marea (148 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Marea should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Fiat Marea weights approximately 166 kg more than 1959 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 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, 1998 Fiat Marea (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 Fiat Marea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Marea | 1959 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Marea | Consul |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 47 L |
