2009 Fiat Croma vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 2009 Fiat Croma is newer by 53 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Croma (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 146 kg more than 2009 Fiat Croma.
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, 2009 Fiat Croma, 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, 2009 Fiat Croma (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Croma | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Croma | Consul |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 47 L |
