2007 Fiat Strada vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 2007 Fiat Strada is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,701 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Strada (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Strada should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 1957 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Strada | Consul |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 1701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 47 L |
