1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, both 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 and 1950 Ford Consul were released in the same year (1950). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,506 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 (346 HP) has 306 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Consul weights approximately 345 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 | 1950 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GP 158 | Consul |
Year Released | 1950 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 40 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1045 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |