2002 Fiat Seicento vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 2002 Fiat Seicento 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 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 53 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Consul weights approximately 147 kg more than 2002 Fiat Seicento.
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 Seicento, 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, 1963 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Fiat Seicento | 1963 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Seicento | Consul |
Year Released | 2002 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1114 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 65.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 40 L |