2005 Fiat Siena vs. 1966 Ford Consul
To start off, 2005 Fiat Siena is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,181 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Siena (70 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Siena should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Siena weights approximately 238 kg more than 1966 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 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 1966 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Fiat Siena (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Siena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Siena | 1966 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Siena | Consul |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1181 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2500 mm |
