2002 Fiat Siena vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 2002 Fiat Siena is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Fiat Siena (122 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Fiat Siena should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Fiat Siena weights approximately 255 kg more than 1956 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 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 1956 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Fiat Siena, 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, 1956 Ford Consul (124 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Siena. (87 Nm). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Fiat Siena | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Siena | Consul |
Year Released | 2002 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1703 cc |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 124 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1089 kg |