2008 Fiat Doblo vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 2008 Fiat Doblo is newer by 52 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Doblo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Doblo (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Doblo should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 211 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, 2008 Fiat Doblo, 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 @ 2300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Doblo. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Doblo | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Doblo | Consul |
Year Released | 2008 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 136 km/hour | 128 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 47 L |