2008 Fiat Siena vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 2008 Fiat Siena is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Siena is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Siena weights approximately 45 kg more than 1951 Ford Consul.
Because 1951 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 1951 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Fiat Siena (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Siena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Siena | 1951 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Siena | Consul |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2550 mm |
