1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 1953 Ford Consul
To start off, 1953 Ford Consul is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (421 HP) has 381 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Consul weights approximately 340 kg more than 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159.
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.
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1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 | 1953 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GP 159 | Consul |
Year Released | 1952 | 1953 |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 40 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1050 kg |