2002 Fiat Doblo vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 2002 Fiat Doblo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Fiat Doblo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Fiat Doblo (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Fiat Doblo should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 438 kg more than 1963 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 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 1963 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Fiat Doblo, 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, 2002 Fiat Doblo (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2002 Fiat Doblo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Fiat Doblo | 1963 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Doblo | Consul |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 58.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
