2007 Fiat Palio II vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 2007 Fiat Palio II is newer by 51 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, 2007 Fiat Palio II (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Palio II should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 16 kg more than 2007 Fiat Palio II.
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, 2007 Fiat Palio II, 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, 2007 Fiat Palio II (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Palio II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Palio II | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Palio II | Consul |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 47 L |
